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.
Residents making hanging planters