... a nature-based intervention for people living with dementia. Design/methodology/approach The evaluation adopted a mixed methods approach including case studies, telephone interviews with delegates and interviews with participants. Thematic analysis was used to identify overarching themes relating...

...Simon Chester Evans; Teresa Atkinson; Mike Rogerson; Jennifer Bray Purpose There is growing interest in and evidence for the benefits of connecting with nature for people living with dementia, sometimes known as “green care”, including reduced stress, improved sleeping and even enhanced cognition...

...Simon Chester Evans; Julie Barrett; Neil Mapes; June Hennell; Teresa Atkinson; Jennifer Bray; Claire Garabedian; Chris Russell Purpose The benefits of “green dementia care”, whereby people living with dementia are supported to connect with nature, are increasingly being recognised. Evidence...

... and autumn in 2016. Design/methodology/approach The authors made observations during the groups, kept some notes and conducted some interviews around three months after people had participated in Woodland Wellbeing. Findings Feedback from participants indicated themes around connection with nature...