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Episode 3: The Right of People with Dementia to Go Outdoors on a Regular Basis

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People with Alzheimer’s or other dementia deserve to be able to go outdoors.

This content is derived from one of 10 articles I’ve written based on the Best Friend’s Dementia Bill of Rights.

Visit TogetherInThis.com/Outdoors to get started learning about these rights.

I can’t imagine a world where I couldn’t enjoy these pleasures whenever I want. Like a caged bird unable to spread its wings and fly, to me, that would be hell.

While these pleasures will occur for most of us, millions of people with Alzheimer’s disease or another debilitating disease find themselves unable to enjoy such routine pleasures without assistance.

They are confined to the indoors because they have lost either their cognitive ability to choose or their physical ability to move about freely at will.

Many individuals with Alzheimer’s are confined for their own safety without much regard to their spirit.

Instinctual Need
It unnatural for a person to be restricted to the indoors.

Our own body and mind tells us this when we get cabin fever.

Not only does a person with dementia have a right to be outdoors on a regular basis but it’s a God-given freedom.

When possible, people should be encouraged and helped to go outside.

They should be allowed to go at their own pace and soak in the great outdoors.

The outdoors has a way of stimulating our senses; the wind on our face, the smell of a barbecue, the sound of neighbors laughing, the sight of a bird soaring, or the feel of the sun warming our skin.

The sun is a natural healer with its supply of vitamin D for healthy skin, bones, and immune system.

Sunshine even helps maintain our body’s natural circadian rhythm which generally leads to better sleep.

Depending on each person’s interests and abilities, there are many things you can do together including container gardening, picking up leaves, pulling weeds, going for a walk, bird watching, or simply relaxing and enjoying each other’s company.

Remember, it’s about creating moments of joy.

Being outdoors and enjoying nature is in our DNA. We must help everyone get outside and “visit” with Mother Nature because she cares for us and helps us heal in ways I just can’t explain.


Listen to: The Alzheimer’s Podcast Episode 2:
How to Maximize the Healing Benefits of the Outdoors in Alzheimer’s Care


About Mike Good

Hi, I founded Together in This to help family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Through informative training and easy-to-use tools, I aim to help you take control and have peace-of-mind knowing you are doing the right things.

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  1. Diane says

    December 31, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Yes, I agree with you completely!
    Here’s something we did on beautiful summer days at the nursing home where I once worked. We placed a list of all of our residents at the nurse’s station. Everyone who worked there (dietary, business office, nursing–everyone!) was asked to take a few minutes out of their day to help a resident go outdoors. Then they crossed off the resident’s name to be sure everyone had a chance.
    Sometimes this simply meant a brief walk through the courtyard to look at the flowers or sitting out in the shade of a tree for a short visit. Of course, the recreational therapy staff held other activities outdoors, too, but not everyone participated.
    We found that this was not only enjoyable to our residents, but the staff enjoyed it, too. Some staff thought they didn’t have time to take a resident outdoors, but when staff are willing to cover for each other for a few minutes, everyone has time!

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    • Mike Good says

      January 2, 2018 at 11:17 am

      I love this Diane!! Thank you for sharing this excellent strategy which I believe is a win-win for everyone.

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