by Cath Manuel | Aug 1, 2018 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Getting Started, Health & Wellbeing |
Many people living with dementia have limited access to outdoor spaces. They have a higher potential for falls and injury. Most experience confusion, anxiety, loneliness and depression. To reduce these feelings, people with dementia need to stay physically active to...
by Cath Manuel | Jul 11, 2018 | Gardening, Growing your Garden, Health & Wellbeing |
If the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and as Dorothy says “There’s no place like home” then delicious, healthy food enjoyed at home must be good for our mind, body and soul. These days our homes are defined in many ways. Home could be with your...
by Cath Manuel | Apr 26, 2018 | Gardening, Getting Started, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast |
Gardening as therapy has been used for centuries to cultivate health and wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. For many people, especially those living within dementia support units, access to outdoor spaces can be limited. Such an environment, where they...
by Cath Manuel | Aug 29, 2017 | Gardening, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast |
Growing fresh herbs is a fantastic way to enjoy gardening, with the added bonus of health benefits and many uses. Herbs have used throughout history for centuries, and include culinary, healing, spiritual and decorative uses. In this episode I share a few simple ways...
by Cath Manuel | Jul 7, 2017 | Health & Wellbeing, Podcast |
The benefits of gardening activities and a connection with nature have been documented since ancient times. Anyone who has enjoyed getting their hands in the dirt, body in the sunshine or even smelt a flower understands the complete joy of being outdoors. In this...
by Cath Manuel | May 19, 2017 | Gardening, Health & Wellbeing, Podcast |
Lack of time may be the number one thing that stops people from enjoying gardening, and it’s something I get asked about regularly. In episode 009 I share a few simple ways to grow food in small spaces, and mentioned that a lot time and space were two things most...
