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Last week took place in the Senior Day Center Escámez Alfonso El Algar horticoterapia a workshop organized by the Department of Social Services of the City of Cartagena.
It learned to draw the largest showers recycled plastic bottles, and illustrative posters with the names of plants.
There was also a retired teacher talk Pepe Andreu on the flora and fauna of El Algar and learned techniques for the care and maintenance of plants in the garden center.
The Horticoterapia can be defined as the process by which individuals can develop their welfare using plants and horticulture.
The horticulture, art and science of growing plants, has been used as therapy for centuries.
It is a concept with a long history with several names and definitions (Hortoterapia, Horticultural Therapy, Therapeutic Gardening, Sensory Gardens).
As cognitive therapy, horticulture therapy helps you learn new skills and regain those that were lost.
His practice has proven benefits such as improved memory, task initiation, attention and fine motor skills.
Promotes social development: people who care for plants learn responsibility and experience greater hope and emotional feelings.
Physically, the horticoterapia favors rehabilitation processes and improves coordination, strength and balance.
Gardening provides a relief for physical and cognitive limitations, reduces stress and improves memory.
Gentle exercises slow the aging process and improve arthritis or rheumatism.
Furthermore, simply caring for plants inspires feelings of hope and increased confidence.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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