The idea
A beautifully landscaped garden designed with the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in mind.
An accessible garden space that is wide, smooth and ensures easy navigation for those using walkers or wheelchairs. The garden will include benches with comfortable backrests, strategically placed around the garden, offering good spots to rest and enjoy the surroundings.
The garden will be filled with a variety of colourful, fragrant flowers and plants. Raised flower beds allowing easy access to gardening activities, which can be both therapeutic and enjoyable. Our sensory garden plants will have interesting textures and scents, stimulating the senses and providing a calming effect, and engages all the senses, sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.
This outdoor space will form part of Milen Care centre, designed to be a haven of tranquillity and activity, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing for older adults and people with disabilities.
What we'll deliver
- Create a raised garden area
- Create raised beds and planting areas
- Comfortable seating
- Colourful sensory planting
Why it's a great idea
Milen Care garden will offer a range of positive outcomes, for older and disabled adults . Here are some key benefits:
Enhanced Mental Wellbeing: The calming environment and sensory stimulation can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, promoting a sense of peace and relaxation.
Improved Physical Health: Engaging in light gardening activities can improve mobility, strength, and coordination. The gentle exercise also promotes cardiovascular health.
Cognitive Stimulation: The variety of plants, textures, and scents can help stimulate the mind, potentially improving memory and cognitive function.
Social Interaction: Sensory gardens provide a communal space where people can gather, fostering social connections and reducing feelings of isolation.
Emotional Benefits: The beauty and tranquillity of a sensory garden can uplift spirits and enhance overall mood, contributing to emotional wellbeing.
Connection with Nature: Spending time in nature has been shown to have numerous health benefits.
Steps to get it done
- Accessible outdoor space created by 6th Nov 2025
