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ElderGROW program helps Parker Jewish seniors blossom
Parker’s President and CEO. “Patients
and residents take pride in growing a
variety of plants and herbs with their own
hands, and enjoy the results of their labor
through ongoing culinary harvest and
garden art classes,” he said.
Th is program at Parker is the fi rst of its
kind in New York State and took place on
May 15 in Parker’s Auditorium. Photos by Brooke Singer
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BY BROOKE SINGER
Th e Parker Jewish Institute for Health
Care and Rehabilitation has established
an “Eldergrow” Garden Program, to provide
year round horticultural therapy to
enhance the quality of life for patients
and residents.
Eldergrow is an award-winning Seattlebased
company that off ers senior residents
a therapeutic connection to nature
through their innovative garden products.
Studies have shown that horticultural
therapy reduces depression, enhances
mood and sleep, improves coordination,
and lowers the risk for dementia by
36 percent.
“We’re excited about our new horticultural
therapy program, which promotes
the stimulation of the body, mind
and spirit,” said Michael N. Rosenblut,
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