A therapeutic connection to nature!
Our Therapeutic Horticulture Program is a full-service program that combines our Sensory Garden with onsite Educators who teach evidence-based, therapeutic horticulture classes that improve life for our growing community of older adults living in residential and nursing care.
“We find that Eldergrow enriches the environment and provides a soothing, positive activity for residents, engaging them at many functional levels, whether individually or as part of a group.”
-Stuart Ostfeld, Vice President of Community Operations
Merrill Gardens, L.L.C.
We Bring Nature Indoors!
Eldergrow™ offers residents a therapeutic connection to nature through innovative gardening products & services. Our programs bring nature inside 12 months a year, improving life for our growing community of older adults living in residential and nursing care.
Residents engage in meaningful ways with the Eldergrow garden: physically, socially, cognitively, creatively, and spiritually.
Gardening With Purpose!
Eldergrow offers residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias a connection to nature that supports meaningful engagement through evidence-based therapeutic horticulture classes. The setting around a sensory garden supports meaningful and sensory interaction. Recent studies show impressive benefits from this therapy.
Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits
- Improves motor skills
- Reduces risk factors for dementia
- Elevates mood
- Improves sleep
- Reduces falls
- Reduces agitation
- Improves self-esteem
- Acts as an antidepressant