title: The Value of a Gardening Service for the Frail Elderly and People With a Disability Living in the Community.
abstract: Little is known about the significance of gardening services for frail elderly people. This study explored the value of a gardening service for frail older people and people with a disability living in the community. Using qualitative and quantitative data collected from pre-gardening (n= 38) and post-gardening service delivery interviews (n= 35) and the Housing Enabler, the value of a gardening service was examined. Findings suggest that the service had a positive impact on the independence and emotional well-being of frail aged people and younger people with a functional disability, with little impact on physical health. Results indicate that gardening services should be fundamental to planning for these populations to remain or return to living in the community.
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Same
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Elinda Ai Lim
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Beverley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McNamara
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Lorna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rosenwax
keywords: aging; functional disability; gardening service; health; older people; well-being