Seminar: Gardening in Senior Communities: Investigating Accessibility and Barriers
Date/Time: | Monday, 28 Mar 2022 from 4:25 pm to 5:15 pm |
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Location: | 118 Horticulture Hall |
Cost: | Free |
Contact: | Kathy Hein, |
Phone: | 515-294-5852 |
Channel: | Research |
Categories: | Lectures |
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Synopsis: Gardening in Senior Communities: Investigating Accessibility and Barriers, is a presentation of research on the benefits and challenges of gardening as a leisure time activity for seniors. During COVID-19 initiated lockdowns and voluntary isolation in senior living communities, the value of gardening as a safe, healthy activity for seniors was made especially apparent. The need for appropriate support for seniors who wish to garden was also thrown into relief. This presentation investigates, as a case-study, the experiences of three senior gardeners in Central Iowa as they have continued to garden despite age-related changes that have impacted their abilities.