Gardening activities for well-being in nursing homes
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how doing gardening activities affects the overall well-being (physical, mental, and social) of older adults living in nursing homes. It may help improve your mood, sense of purpose, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have been living in a nursing home for at least 6 months.
- Your memory and thinking are generally good (score of 24 or higher on a mini-mental test).
- You can see and hear well enough to take part in gardening activities.
- You are willing to communicate and cooperate, and you volunteer to join.
- You do not have physical or mental health conditions (like stroke, Parkinson's, or intellectual disability) that would prevent gardening.
- You do not have a chronic illness (like heart failure or kidney failure) that is currently flaring up.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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