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Authors

Randle Siddeley

Articles

The Importance of Gardens and Outdoor Spaces for Care Home Residents

June 2023

The Importance of Gardens and Outdoor Spaces for Care Home Residents

In care homes, the focus is often on the provision of medical care and support for daily living activities. While these are undoubtedly crucial, the living environment itself also contributes significantly to residents’ overall wellbeing. Gardens and outdoor spaces are a key part of this environment, helping to promote physical activity, stimulate the senses and lift the mood.

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Sensory Gardens: Designing Outdoor Spaces for Dementia Care

May 2024

Sensory Gardens: Designing Outdoor Spaces for Dementia Care

Sensory gardens have emerged as a vital aspect of dementia care, offering holistic benefits for residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. Pioneering this movement, KYN designs gardens as essential components of care, with experts like Andy Pringle emphasising the pivotal role of green spaces. In this blog, Andy has generously shared his expertise in designing sensory gardens at KYN and offers invaluable advice for creating your own green space.

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The Healing Power of Gardens by Randle Siddeley

March 2025

The Healing Power of Gardens by Randle Siddeley

From my earliest days designing landscapes, I've been fascinated by the profound effect that gardens have on wellbeing. The walled garden at KYN Hurlingham represents the culmination of this lifelong passion – a thoughtfully designed space where residents can experience the therapeutic benefits of nature in all its sensory richness.

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