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An Integrative Approach to Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces in Dementia-Care Units

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dc.contributor.authorCaniano, Gina Marieen
dc.contributor.committeechairJacobson, Wendy R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberJarrott, Shannon E.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMiller, Patrick A.en
dc.contributor.departmentLandscape Architectureen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:37:30Zen
dc.date.adate2006-07-26en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:37:30Zen
dc.date.issued2006-05-08en
dc.date.rdate2006-07-26en
dc.date.sdate2006-05-18en
dc.description.abstractThere is an evident gap in the research regarding the environmental needs of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and the design of therapeutic outdoor spaces for these persons. With the rapid growth of the aging population, appropriate outdoor spaces will become essential to improved quality of life for older adults with ADRD. This study explores nonpharmacological treatment approaches for persons with ADRD that can be facilitated in the outdoor environment. The study presents an examination of the literature, including theoretical frameworks and treatment approaches, interviews with professionals in the fields of landscape architecture and gerontology, and an assessment of case studies. Design guidelines identify the necessary landscape elements that can be incorporated in outdoor environments to reduce maladaptive behaviors and improve positive affect and the overall quality of life for persons with dementia. This study concludes with an example of a prototypical wander garden design that responds to the design guidelines and addresses the physical and mental capabilities of persons with ADRD.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Landscape Architectureen
dc.identifier.otheretd-05182006-175357en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05182006-175357/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/32956en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartChapter8.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartTableofContents.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter3.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter1.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter2.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter4.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter5.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter6.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartChapter7.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartTitlePageandAbstract.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartReferencesandAppendixes.pdfen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectDementiaen
dc.subjectAlzheimer's Diseaseen
dc.subjectTheory of Environmental Pressen
dc.subjectHorticulture Therapyen
dc.subjectEmotion-Oriented Approachesen
dc.titleAn Integrative Approach to Therapeutic Outdoor Spaces in Dementia-Care Unitsen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineLandscape Architectureen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Landscape Architectureen

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