May 31, 2015 07:23 PM
http://www.seniorhealthmemos.com/2015/03...r-seniors/
EXCERPT: Garden therapy has been recommended to treat ailments both physical as well as emotional and to individuals of all ages. Especially for seniors, gardening also provides a productive form of exercise too. Bending, planting, and pruning are great for the body, allowing limbs to stretch and improving circulation. Sunshine is a source of vitamin D while taking part in the natural environment by growing new plant life and helping it to thrive is good for the soul.
The benefits of gardening are numerous. Gardening can help keep muscles tones and limbs flexible, which can alleviate many types of discomfort and pain. It can also help improve dexterity and coordination through low-pressure activity in which going at your own pace is not only encourage, but a requirement. There are ways to make gardening more accessible, easier, and more enjoyable to seniors while also being a productive activity from which they benefit by gaining a beautiful, ambient outdoor area to enjoy. Here are some landscaping ideas for seniors that are functional, accessible, and beautiful....
EXCERPT: Garden therapy has been recommended to treat ailments both physical as well as emotional and to individuals of all ages. Especially for seniors, gardening also provides a productive form of exercise too. Bending, planting, and pruning are great for the body, allowing limbs to stretch and improving circulation. Sunshine is a source of vitamin D while taking part in the natural environment by growing new plant life and helping it to thrive is good for the soul.
The benefits of gardening are numerous. Gardening can help keep muscles tones and limbs flexible, which can alleviate many types of discomfort and pain. It can also help improve dexterity and coordination through low-pressure activity in which going at your own pace is not only encourage, but a requirement. There are ways to make gardening more accessible, easier, and more enjoyable to seniors while also being a productive activity from which they benefit by gaining a beautiful, ambient outdoor area to enjoy. Here are some landscaping ideas for seniors that are functional, accessible, and beautiful....