Connection to Nature at the Building Edge
Towards a Therapeutic Architecture for Dementia Care Environments
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Focusing on therapeutic care environments for individuals with dementia, the book outlines Dr. Chalfont's innovative design philosophy that emphasizes the integration of nature into care settings. By creating familiar garden spaces, he aims to foster meaningful activities and enhance rehabilitation and wellbeing. His approach involves collaboration with staff and families to improve care quality through environmental enhancements. With experience in various care settings, Dr. Chalfont's work has gained international recognition, including translations of his writings on therapeutic horticulture.
