Horticultural Therapy Therapeutic Horticulture Program Descr

Horticultural Therapy Therapeutic Horticulture Program Description

Horticultural Therapy / Therapeutic Horticulture Program Description In this 3-Minute Research Report you will report on a horticultural therapy or therapeutic horticulture program. You can report on a program that you find through the internet or one that you know of in your community. If possible, include photos of the program and space. You will present your report with a short narrated PowerPoint presentation you must cover the items below in a clear, concise manner in 3 minutes. Here are instructions for creating a narrated PowerPoint. The following things should be in your report: Program introduction to include: Your name HT / TH program name Location (facility & city) Source of information (provide complete information) Date program started Short description of program to include: Client population Program type (HT or TH) Program approach (vocational, therapeutic, social) Program setting (garden, greenhouse, multi-purpose room) Program leader (HT, RT, other) Three interesting facts and/or successes of program: 1. 2. 3. One limitation of program: 1. make your summary brief but concise! Click below for examples of reports SYT Research Report Example Play media comment. LD Research Report Example Play media comment.

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This report explores a therapeutic horticulture program designed to improve wellbeing and social engagement among elderly residents in a community-based setting. The program, named "Green Serenity," is located at the Sunnyvale Senior Living Facility in Sunnyvale, California. The source of information is a recent visit and interview with the program coordinator, conducted in March 2024. The program commenced in January 2022 and targets seniors experiencing mild cognitive decline and social isolation.

"Green Serenity" is a therapeutic horticulture initiative emphasizing restorative and social benefits. It primarily focuses on therapeutic rather than vocational or purely recreational activities. The program operates in a dedicated garden area within the facility, designed with accessible pathways and raised beds to accommodate mobility limitations. The program is led by a certified horticultural therapist, Jane Doe, who specializes in senior mental health.

Three notable successes of the program include increased participant mood and engagement, enhanced social interactions, and positive feedback from residents and staff. One interesting fact is that the program has inspired similar initiatives in neighboring facilities. Another is that it incorporates sensory gardens to stimulate olfactory and tactile senses, enriching the therapeutic experience. A third success is the reported improvement in residents’ cognitive alertness during and after participation.

A significant limitation of "Green Serenity" is the weather dependency, which occasionally restricts outdoor sessions, impacting program consistency. Despite challenges, the program demonstrates the valuable role of therapeutic horticulture in promoting mental health and social connection among seniors.

References

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