{"id":57,"date":"2026-05-22T12:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoordementiadesign.on.worc.ac.uk\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-08-13T15:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:04:57","slug":"the-benefits-of-getting-outside","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/outdoordementiadesign.on.worc.ac.uk\/index.php\/the-benefits-of-getting-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of getting outside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A literature review conducted as part of the project explored the benefits of engaging with the natural environment for people living with dementia. The full literature review and an executive summary version are provided below, and the following has been taken from the executive summary:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to parks, public green and blue spaces and nature reserves can make an important contribution to the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people living with dementia. Engagement with nature can support physical and psychological wellbeing, social connection, identity, meaningful activity and participation in community life. However, people living with dementia can experience multiple barriers to accessing and using outdoor environments, many of which arise from the way spaces are designed, managed and supported rather than from dementia itself. Ensuring that parks and other public green spaces are accessible, welcoming and inclusive is therefore an important component of developing dementia-inclusive communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n