Arts and Recreation
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Benefits and Challenges of Participating in a Social Recreation Group…
This qualitative study explored the impact of a community-based social recreation group for people with early dementia, focusing on experiences and perceptions of the participants themselves. Phinney A and Moody E (2011). Leisure Connections: Benefits and Challenges of Participating in a Social Recreation Group for People With Early Dementia. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. 35(2). pp…. Read more »
Evaluating the Harmony project
McCabe L and Greasley-Adams C (2012). Evaluating the Harmony project. Journal of Dementia Care. 20(3), pp. 38-39.
Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors
A short introduction to I’DGO featuring researchers and partners shot on location in Edinburgh, London and Manchester.
Activity, exercise and the planning and design of outdoor spaces
This paper reviews research into the relationships between attributes of outdoor environments and levels of activity and exercise in populations using those environments. It takes an environmental designer’s view of relevant and effective research and research approaches that can provide evidence for policy and practice. Ward Thompson, C. 2013. ‘Activity, exercise and the planning and… Read more »