[A garden as a care tool in a cognitive-behavior unit].

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Alzheimer's disease presents significant behavioral challenges in patients.
• Existing care plans often require non-pharmacological interventions.
• Specialized cognitive-behaviour units were established to address these needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce an innovative therapeutic garden initiative.
• To evaluate the utility of therapeutic gardens in managing behavioral disorders in Alzheimer's patients.
• To demonstrate a novel non-pharmacological care tool within specialized units.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a therapeutic garden within a cognitive-behaviour unit.
• Integration of the garden into the non-pharmacological care plan.
• Observation and assessment of behavioral stabilization.

Main Results:

• The therapeutic garden served as an effective care tool.
• Behavioral disorders in Alzheimer's patients showed signs of stabilization.
• The initiative demonstrated the value of nature-based interventions.

Conclusions:

• Therapeutic gardens are a valuable component of Alzheimer's care.
• Non-pharmacological approaches, like therapeutic gardens, can enhance patient well-being.
• This initiative offers a model for other specialized care units.