The landscape of dementia inclusivity

Pauline Marsh; Helen Courtney-Pratt; Marina Campbell

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.05.013

The landscape of dementia inclusivity

Health Place. 2018 Jul:52:174-179. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.05.013. Epub 2018 Jun 15.

Authors

Pauline Marsh¹, Helen Courtney-Pratt², Marina Campbell³

Affiliations

¹ Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 103, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia. Electronic address: Pauline.marsh@utas.edu.au.
² Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 143, Hobart 7001, Australia. Electronic address: helen.courtneypratt@utas.edu.au.
³ Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 103, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia. Electronic address: marina.campbell@utas.edu.au.

PMID: 29913359
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.05.013

Abstract

A supported community gardening program became appealing and therapeutically beneficial to people living with the impacts of dementia and their carers, despite not targeting either cohort specifically. This paper discusses how this program provides insights into the landscape of dementia inclusivity. The gardens involved were spaces that allowed positive risk-taking opportunities, respectful intersubjectivity and active citizenship. Our research findings indicate that a meaningful response to the rising incidence of dementia may be to build upon social and geographical attributes of community gardens. Understanding the multifaceted nature of a dementia inclusive landscape will enable authentic engagement and rights-based support for people living with the impacts of dementia.

Keywords: Citizenship; Community Gardens; Dementia; Inclusivity; Risk-taking.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Community Participation / psychology*
Dementia / psychology*
Gardening*
Gardens
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Interviews as Topic
Residence Characteristics
Residential Facilities
Respect
Social Environment*
Social Support