The use of nature in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

The use of nature in Cognitive
Stimulation Therapy
Wendy Brewin
Laura Walker
In addition to improved physical and mental health access to nature and outdoor activities
inspires creativity, stimulates communication, creates shared experiences and feelings of
‘belonging’.
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Physical Games
Sounds
Childhood
Food
Current affairs
Faces/Scenes
Word Association
Being Creative
Categorising Objects
Orientation
Using Money
Number Games
Word Games
Team Quiz
Top left: plug planting
Bottom left: categorising objects
Above: Fibonacci in nature
Mini Addenbrokes 3 /30
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RW
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Pre
Post
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23
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29
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43
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post
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45
37
QoL AD /52
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Issues and
solutions
Initial confidence
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