Publisher: The Texas A&M University Center for Health Systems & Design
Funded by: The National Institute on Aging, a division of the NIH
ASLA 2010 Professional Awards Winner
DVD1: "The Value of Nature for Older Adults" (28 minutes)
This video demonstrates the importance of people, policies, and programs that support outdoor usage. Experts in environmental psychology, design, and gerontology identify key issues in planning outdoor space for seniors, and how experiencing nature may benefit health and improve quality of life.
This educational resource includes:
- Online Interactive exercises
- Research references
- In-depth readings on dementia
- Outdoor evaluation tool
- Continuing education credit