Publications by authors named "Joanne Connell"
Article Synopsis
- The article investigates how individuals with dementia experience nature-based leisure activities, highlighting the influence of cognitive challenges and physical health on these experiences.
- Using interviews with 15 individuals living with dementia and their family carers, the study employs a phenomenological approach and reflexive thematic analysis to understand their subjective experiences.
- The findings reveal three interconnected themes—'bodily feelings and emotions,' 'sense of self and identity,' and 'connectivity to others'—demonstrating the significance of nature in maintaining continuity in leisure pursuits for people with dementia.
Many governments have promoted the development of a civil society to encourage citizen involvement in addressing many of the grand social challenges such as the growing prevalence of dementia, as ageing becomes a major trend in developed societies. One outcome has been the development of Dementia Friendly Communities, created via Dementia Action Alliances (DAAs) in England, to enhance awareness, care and the experience of people with dementia in accessing services and facilities. These initiatives are based on engaging the business community and yet no research studies have examined this theme to date.
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