Facilities around the country are creating hospice gardens to bring patients closer to nature, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Facilities around the country are creating hospice gardens to bring patients closer to nature, reinforcing their mission of offering a comfortable, homelike setting that maximizes the quality of life for its patients, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. Gardens often include secluded areas for quiet conversations or places for contemplation and spiritual renewal, the article said.
July 10, 2015
Topic Area: Architecture
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