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Stimulating the senses of care home residents
For the past seven years, Bupa Care Homes have been creating a range of new sensory gardens to appeal to residents - including people who may have dementia or Parkinson's disease - by stimulating all their senses.
The project is run in conjunction with national disability and gardening charity Thrive. It aims to create a new garden in the care home using colours, smells, textures and sounds. Residents, family, friends and the care homes' local communities then reap the health benefits and take advantage of the sensory stimulation.
In 2007, 34 care homes took part for the first time, with support from community partners including local schools, churches and firms, who volunteer their time to help build the gardens.
That meant the project has enriched the lives of residents at more than 250 Bupa care homes and has been a great way to keep fit and healthy and a wonderful way to socialise.
Some of the new creations for 2007 included a seaside garden, a garden with a crazy golf course, and another with features made entirely of recycled materials.
The project encourages people to be creative and develop gardens using sculptures, running water and plants with bold shapes, strong scents and bright colours to stimulate all the senses.
Read more information about Bupa at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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