乐趣、友谊、知识和联系——来自“热心园丁”项目的发现.pdf

1、Loneliness and social isolation are experienced by older people and youth particularly.World Health Assembly resolution on the essential role of social connection in combating loneliness,social isolation and inequities in health the first to recognise social connection as an urgent public health pri

2、ority.There is a revival of gardening and desire to be with Papatnuku,our Earth Mother.Many of us are worried about our health and our planet and the cost of food.Between 2023-2025 older people told us they wanted meaningful activities,to contribute and be connected.This project also responds to the

3、ir priorities of:Intergenerational relationshipsFood&exerciseHow we can keep maintaining our own gardens as we get older.Community-based intergenerational activities are effective in reducing and preventing isolation.Gardening fulfils the exercise and nutrition that supports health(including as we a

4、ge)and can ease household cost pressures.Our older gardeners who grew up with growing food and being in nature as routine,are currently an untapped resource.Our most experienced gardeners arguably should be routinely welcomed into the gardening revival driven by multiple concerns for health and desires for an everyday life of harmony and balance.