Studies have shown that direct and unrestricted access to the outdoors can reduce agitation in people with Dementia.
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The indoor lifestyle of the elderly in nursing homes limits access to natural light. As we age, our eyes let in less light. Because of this, we need more light to stimulate our circadian system, or “body clock”, which tells us when to fall asleep and when to wake up. Therefore, nursing homes designed [...]
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