Authors : Elena V. Dumacheva, Vladimir I. Cherniavskih, Dmitriy V. Dumachev and Vladimir N. Sorokopudov
Abstract: The study considered the use of biological resources from the Botanical Garden of the Belgorod State University as the base material for the social adaptation and rehabilitation of elderly people. The additional ways to solve the problems associated with the methods of garden therapy are proposed. The practical recommendations for group thematic activities among elderly and senile are developed and tested. These recommendations are designed for one week, provided the daily conduct of relevant trainings. The research is focused on the recreational development of biological resources and the rational regulation of their use. It was found that the use of garden therapy in the programs of the Botanical Garden biological resources, the available phyto expositions, improves the health of the elderly and senile, enhances self-confidence, allows to acquire new skills, provides a high degree of rehabilitation effect. The use of biological resources as the means of geriatric rehabilitation improves physical and mental condition of elderly people in the following areas: intellectual (cognitive), social, emotional (psychological) and physical one (physical development or rehabilitation).
Elena V. Dumacheva, Vladimir I. Cherniavskih, Dmitriy V. Dumachev and Vladimir N. Sorokopudov, 2015. Biological Resources as the Means of Elderly People Social Adaptation. The Social Sciences, 10: 1490-1492.