[POP Collect 2025] Therapeutic Horticulture (TH)
Care Continuum
POP Collect
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
5 June 2025
To enhance participants' mental, social, and physical well-being through plant/nature-based activities. Therapeutic horticulture is embraced by diverse community organizations for clients' well-being, promoting positive social and.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 05 June 2025
Tags: Mental Health, Physical Health, Care Continuum, Preventive Care, Community Health, Population Health, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
To enhance participants' mental, social, and physical well-being through plant/nature-based activities.
Background
The program is designed for the elderly, persons with dementia, and other special needs, and is implemented in every Community of Care in the Central and North districts of Singapore.
Methods
The program includes workshops, courses, and activities such as rock painting, leaf printing, and plant propagation, facilitated by trained professionals.
Results
The first virtual COP session attracted a diverse audience of over 350 participants, indicating strong interest and engagement.
Conclusion
Therapeutic horticulture is embraced by diverse community organizations for clients' well-being, promoting positive social and environmental connections.
Lessons Learnt
Activities can be adapted for persons of different abilities, and the program can be implemented regardless of space or weather conditions.
Keywords
Therapeutic, Horticulture, Community, Well-being, Nature
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence, Institutions under NHG, National Parks |
Platform(s) | POP Collect |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Geriatric Medicine, Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Wan Zhyi |
Project Member(s) | Et al. |
Connect with this contributor!
Ng Wan Zhyi - wan_zhyi_ng@nhg.com.sg