In FLOWER+ project, in which Spominčica Alzheimer Slovenia is a partner, we tested two activities, “Painting Rocks” and “Tree Identification Walk,” at our Daily Center for people with dementia. A total of 14 individuals, including frail older people, informal carers, and volunteers,
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Nature is good for everyone, also for frail older people. But how do you let them experience nature during daytime activities in an urban environment? Enthusiastic activity coordinators from the Netherlands share their tips.
In June 2024, Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia organized a series of workshops under the FLOWER project, targeting frail older people and both formal and informal caregivers. The project’s primary goal is to encourage seniors to spend more time in
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Did you know that the municipality of Modena in Italy offers public vegetable gardens to senior citizens? In Modena, Italy, the municipality has made gardening accessible to senior citizens through public vegetable plots. These gardens are available to residents over 60 who
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Did you know that in Italy, Alzheimer gardens are being used as a non-pharmacological therapeutic tool for people with dementia? One notable example is the Alzheimer garden created by ASP Bologna, which is open to guests of the Giovanni XXIII Service Centre.
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On 4 May, at the picturesque Laghetti Curiel in Campogalliano, a wonderful morning of workshops dedicated to elderly people and family caregivers was held. Immersed in nature, participants were able to dedicate time to their personal well-being, exploring practices that fostered connection
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The FLOWER project aims to enhance nature related competences of frail older people and their family and friends, providing them with knowledge, skills and nature related activities to enjoy nature for increased wellbeing and to create awareness on sustainability. On 25 April
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In the ongoing FLOWER project, co-creation workshops have played a pivotal role in understanding the diverse needs, desires, and challenges faced by frail older individuals and their caregivers. These insightful sessions, organized in each partner country—Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia—have brought
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