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Embodied leisure experiences of nature-based activities for people living with dementia.

Steven OwenStephen PageKatie LedinghamStephan PriceJoanne ConnellCatherine QuinnLinda Clare
Published in: Dementia (London, England) (2024)
The paper contributes to knowledge by examining through the lens of embodiment a neglected and overlooked dimension of everyday leisure: how nature is encountered, negotiated and enjoyed. The paper illustrates how nature and the outdoors may help people living with dementia to continue to enjoy prior leisure pursuits and thus achieve a degree of continuity in their everyday lives.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
  • healthcare