Plant People
The case for biophilia in long-term care Fact checked by Jim Lacy I was managing my dad’s memory care when I often wondered if more time outdoors would have helped him. Because he spent most of his time in a wheelchair or bed, he developed painful bed sores that required constant attention from his hospice nurses. […]
Nature’s Remedy
How the outdoors supports healthy aging Fact checked by Jim Lacy Behind the senior living facility where Dwayne Dobschuetz lives in Des Plaines, Illinois, a trail winds through a wooded area. Though biking is his physical exercise of choice, he occasionally walks through the forest, taking in the dappled sunlight and woody scents. “It is […]