Designing successful gardens and outdoor spaces for individuals with alzheimer's disease

Journal of Housing for the Elderly

Volumn 21, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 265-283

  Brawley, Elizabeth C ^a  

^a Design Concepts Unlimited   (United States)

Author keywords

Activity; Alzheimer's; Benefits; Outdoor environment; Safety

Indexed keywords

EID: 57749162636     PISSN: 02763893     EISSN: 1540353X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J081v21n03_14     Document Type: Article

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