Hanging planters made from recycled plastic bottles

Gardening is very dementia-friendly and can:

• Promote socialisation, giving opportunities to spend time with other residents and get involved with life at the home.
• Give the person a chance to take the role of carer, committing time to caring for the plants and other parts of the garden can help to boost self-esteem.
• Increase attention span by having a task to focus on and work through. 
• Help with time orientation, promoting a better sense of the day passing and improving sleeping patterns.
• Offer the opportunity to learn new skills or relearn lost skills.