25 Feb 2019

Older adults need more nature in their lives

From Afternoons, 1:32 pm on 25 February 2019

Spending more time among nature helps the body and mind, but as we age our mobility starts to decline, and this can make it harder for older people to get to these places. 

A team of researchers at Otago University has been looking into this issue. Lead author Yolanda van Heezik explains the physical and spiritual benefits older adults gain from going outside. 

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