How nature can help people experiencing loneliness
Dominic Higgins reports on findings from the BBC's Loneliness Project and what The Wildlife Trusts are doing to help.
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30 Days Wild: The benefits of nature upon the elderly and their carers
Louise Baker works for Your Health Limited, a private group that runs residential care homes across the country. Could engagement with wildlife help stimulate the residents’ lives and improve…
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