 Because we have received inquiries from those in other communities who
would like to develop their own Memory Garden, we have put together a
workshop to share our experience.
2008 Gardens in Senior Living: Research, Design, Programming
and Maintenance
Workshop Overview:
This workshop provides an opportunity to interact with the people who
have worked for the past ten years to develop the Portland Memory Garden.
The goal of the workshop is to provide others interested in developing
gardens designed specifically for people with memory disorders the
benefit of our knowledge and experience so we may better serve frail
elders. Although the Portland Memory Garden is located in a public
park and open to all, most of the lessons also apply to similar gardens
in a variety of senior service settings. Instructors bring a
history of experience and applications from a wide variety of senior
settings including; ICF, SNF, assisted living, retirement facilities,
home care and more.
Who Should Attend:
Recreational staff, landscape architects, facility administrators, managers,
marketing staff, designers, horticultural therapists, activity professionals,
researchers, Master Gardeners, volunteers, parks and recreation staff,
and especially activity professionals/recreation staff who work with
the elderly or those with dementia.
Objectives:
Participants will:
- Describe the history, programming and management of the Portland
Memory Garden.
- Describe issues of aging and needs of the senior with dementia
and their family.
- Summarize two convincing research studies to support garden programming
for the senior population.
- Develop an outline for year-round, seasonal horticulture/gardening/nature
activities appropriate for your facility goals.
- Write session plans for an indoor and outdoor activity.
- Identify collaborators, resources and networking opportunities
for program development and support.
Day 1
April 6, 2008 or October 5, 2008
Independent Tours of the Portland Memory Garden
Day 2
April 7, 2008 or October 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Auditorium
1040 NW 22nd Ave. Portland, Oregon
Sponsors:
- Center of Design for an Aging Society
- Friends of the Portland Memory
Garden
- Legacy Health System
- Institute on Aging, Portland State University
- Quatrefoil, Inc.
- Oregon ASLA
Program
- Welcome, Introductions, Objectives
- Overview of the Benefits of Gardens to Serve Senior Populations
- History and Purpose of the Portland Memory Garden
- Needs of the Dementia Client and Their Family
- Research Studies to Support Gardens in Senior Services
- Lunch (Restaurant options for networking)
- Garden Design Elements, Administration and Maintenance
- Year-round Indoor and Outdoor Programming for in-Home, Senior Facilities
and Public Gardens for Dementia Clients and Their Families with Hands
on Participation
- Summary and Discussion
Instructors
Brian Bainnson, ASLA
Brian is a Landscape Architect with over 15 years experience in project planning
and design on a wide range of institutional, commercial, governmental, recreational
and residential projects. Since the founding of Quatrefoil Inc. in 1996 Mr. Bainnson
has been involved in a wide range of projects and collaborative design efforts.
Mr. Bainnson heading up a design team for the Portland Memory Garden, this garden
has been developed for people with Alzheimer’s and was constructed with
a City of Portland Park, Recent work has included several therapy gardens for
Legacy Health System in Portland, the projects have included the Oregon Burn
Center Garden, Behavioral Health Services Garden, the Rio Garden, and a garden
for the Trauma Unit, their families and caregivers. All of these gardens will
be used for active patient therapy as well as restorative places for patients,
families and caregivers. In all of Mr. Bainnson's work understanding of the context,
attention to detail, and an ability to understand and give life to the clients’ expectations
unite the projects. Design and planning are blended with an understanding of
the technical complexities of building projects, working with contractors and
working within fiscal realities
Patty Cassidy, MA
Patty has over 30 years of experience as a teacher and mental health
counselor in both the public and private sector. As a trained
horticultural therapist, she now combines her broad knowledge of human
development with an understanding of how nature and horticulture can
affect people’s well-being. She currently works with those
who have memory impairment, frail elders, and retirement community
seniors. Being familiar with gardening practices and a wide variety
of plant materials enables Patty to tailor activities to the individual
needs of her clients. In her work, she helps caregivers use horticulture
and natural materials into their day-to-day connection with clients,
thus extending the benefits of horticultural therapy and providing
meaningful activities to a wide range of seniors.
LuAnn Cook, RN, MN, ANP-C
LuAnn has been in health care for over 21 years. Her experiences
range from acute, ambulatory to long term care. As a nurse practitioner
she diagnosis and treats her patients with acute and chronic disease. Her
primary focus currently involves the care of the frail elderly in long term
care facilities. As the nurse practitioner and clinical services manager
for Evercare Oregon, her focus is optimizing the quality of life for these
individuals and their families. She is a strong proponent in the multidisciplinary
approach to health and well-being.
Nancy Chapman, Ph. D.
Dr. Chapman is an environmental psychologist and gerontologist, and Professor
Emerita from the School of Urban Studies and Planning and the Institute
on Aging at Portland State University. Among her publications
are papers on the development of the Portland Memory Garden and on
training activity staff from long-term care facilities to incorporate
nature and gardens into their activity programs. She continues
to teach a course in housing the environments for the elderly on a
regular basis.
Teresia Hazen, MEd, HTR, QMHP
Teresia is coordinator of therapeutic gardens at Legacy Health System. The
Portland Memory Garden is one of seven therapeutic gardens in the Legacy
program. Teresia participates annually as an instructor at the
Chicago Botanic Garden for the Healthcare Garden Design Certificate Program. She
received the American Horticultural Society 2007 Great American Gardener
award for Legacy Health System’s work to promote gardens in healthcare
and how the garden enhances community health and wellness. She
served on the American Horticultural Therapy Association BOD 1995- 1999
and received the organization’s Professional Service Award.
Eunice Noell Waggoner, LC
Eunice is president of the Center of Design for an Aging Society, a not-for-profit
organization, dedicated to improving homes, public buildings, and public
outdoor spaces to support dignity, independence, health and safety
of our aging population. Her current work through the Center
involves developing and coordinating demonstration projects to raise
awareness of age-related issues and the role of the built environment
in maximize the abilities of older people. She was the project
coordinator for the Portland Memory Garden. Among her publications
are articles regarding the importance of light and exposure to daylight
to support aging vision and health.
Kathy Kuhn, AD, JD, Horticultural Therapy Intern
Kathy is completing the 150-hour HT Certificate Program through the American
Horticultural Therapy Association and Legacy Health System. She
is accumulating practicum hours, experience and sharing her skills
in a variety of senior facilities in the Portland metro area.
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