The dementia-nature-inclusivity nexus and the needs of people living with dementia.

ABSTRACT: Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 people with dementia and 15 family members and subjected to thematic analysis. Four themes related to inclusion for people with dementia and their family members reflected diversity in individual needs and preferences for engaging with nature-based outdoor pursuits, their own adaptations to maintain access including accommod

SUBMITTER: Stapley S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7617443 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature