Evergreen – A Pilot Gardening Program for Older People

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🌿 The Evergreen program aims to address social isolation and loneliness in older people as well as improve general health outcomes through gardening and nature connections.

🌱 The pilot program provided activities that offered sensory stimulation, physical exercise, maintenance of fine motor skills, and opportunities for social connections.

🌼 Activities included the development of floral arrangements, potting up exercises, construction of nesting boxes, and inter-generational planting.

🌳 The program also included a curiosity table with natural materials for participants to explore.

🌻 Participants were highly engaged and provided extremely positive feedback.

💭 The program provided an opportunity for reminiscing and sparked discussions about past memories and experiences.

👵 The program has the potential to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older residents by promoting well-being and fostering a sense of connection with nature and community.

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00:07 The Evergreen program aims to address social isolation and loneliness in older people and improve general health outcomes.

00:34 The pilot program will give participants a taste of the activities that would form part of an ongoing program and allow the council to evaluate interest in the community.

00:47 The activities are designed to offer sensory stimulation, physical exercise, maintenance of fine motor skills, and provide opportunities for social connections.

01:33 Activities developed as part of this include floral arrangements, potting up exercises, construction of nesting boxes, and inter-generational planting and potting up exercises.

02:10 Participants have recalled memories and shared stories during the program, prompting a lot of discussion.

02:36 The participants have expressed positive feedback and some have expressed a desire to come back every week.

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Q&A

What is the purpose of the Evergreen program?

The Evergreen program aims to address social isolation and loneliness in older people as well as improve general health outcomes by providing opportunities for gardening and nature connections.

How long was the pilot program run for?

The pilot program was run over two days.

What types of activities were included in the program?

The activities included sensory stimulation, physical exercise, maintenance of fine motor skills, and opportunities for social connections.

What was the response from participants?

Participants were highly engaged and feedback has been extremely positive all round.

Did the program prompt any discussions or reminiscing?

Yes, the program prompted reminiscing and discussions about past memories, such as attending a specific school or tending to gardens or chickens.

Will the program continue on an ongoing basis?

The pilot program will help evaluate interest in the community and inform the decision on whether to continue the program in the future.

Evergreen – A Pilot Gardening Program for Older People

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