Resthaven Marion
Dementia Enabling Gardens

 

Marion, SA

 

Client: Resthaven Incorporated

 

In conjunction with a major building development, designwell were commissioned to design two courtyards in the dementia-specific area that would re-invigorate the residents’ connection to nature, improve their sense of well being and enhance their quality of life.

 

Our landscape solutions provide opportunities to make choices, seek privacy and experience a sense of control in a variety of outdoor spaces. The gardens aim to engage residents through stimulating their senses and offering a variety of passive and active spaces for a wide range of activities.

 

It was important to remove physical, cultural and psychological barriers which often inhibit the use of aged care landscapes, especially with regards to access, safety and fear of the unknown.

 

Other Projects in Health

 

• Alwyndor Aged Care
• Bannockburn Aged Care
• Enabling Gardens
• Mary Potter Hospice Healing Garden
• Pennwood Green Aged Care
• Resthaven Craigmore Aged Care
• Resthaven Marion Dementia
• Resthaven Marion Warrawee Garden
• Resthaven Mitcham
• Resthaven Mt Gambier
• Resthaven Paradise
• Resthaven Port Elliot
• St Basils Aged Care Facility
• Star of the Sea
• Understanding Dementia Enabling Landscapes