_ As the Movement of Culture Change in Elderly Care progresses, giving residents the opportunity to GARDEN is a very meaningful and pleasant activity for them. Many of the elderly have been gardening for a significant portion of their life. Continuing to do it, while in a long term care environment, returns to their life the feeling that they are useful, productive, and taking care of something important to them. Gardening is one of the favorite and most natural activities for elderly people with various mental and physical conditions especially for people with Alzheimer’s or who are wheelchair bound. In addition, how wonderful it is when the facility is decorated with fresh flowers from the garden; and when the menu includes fresh salads, vegetables, herbs, strawberries, etc…
Building and maintaining raised flower and vegetable beds can be difficult and time consuming. The Monolithic Dome Institute in Italy, TX offers an option specifically for the elderly care field, building concrete plant beds that will last forever; will be maintenance free; and will be very attractive.
Building and maintaining raised flower and vegetable beds can be difficult and time consuming. The Monolithic Dome Institute in Italy, TX offers an option specifically for the elderly care field, building concrete plant beds that will last forever; will be maintenance free; and will be very attractive.
The American Institute for Human Relations and Aging (AIHRA) has been working with the Monolithic Dome Institute for a long time and knows the high quality of their services.
http://www.monolithic.com/stories/video-flower-beds-and-fences-made-using-basalt-rebar If you are interested, please contact: Gary Clark, (972) 483-7423, www.monolithic.com |