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LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT


FlyHigh


Garden wildlife expert, Sean McMenemy of Ark Wildlife, discusses the benefits of the great outdoors for those living with dementia and gives tips on how you, as a care provider, can encourage your residents to take part in birdwatching.


Each year, thousands of people across the UK participate in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch - an initiative where the public is invited to spend one hour watching and making note of which birds appear in their garden, outside their window, or in their local park, and then send their results to the RSPB. These results are used to create an updated set of data that reveals insight into bird numbers across the UK.


as the sensory stimulation of sights and sounds, can help maintain physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for those living with dementia. Also, with almost half a million people getting involved in the Birdwatch every year, we can feel connected to others through the shared experience of contributing to a nationwide project.


This year’s Birdwatch took place on January 29th-31st, and was WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF


a perfect chance to make the most of a fun yet simple activity. For me, birdwatching is part of my everyday routine, and I know first-hand how much joy and calm it can bring to those who engage in it. My love for wildlife has been present since childhood.


I worked as a landscape gardener during the 1980s and then began getting involved in sustainability projects involving wildlife habitats to support species such as birds, bats, bees and hedgehogs. I’ve built up my wildlife knowledge over the years, fuelled by my passion for the outdoors, and I’m always keen to encourage others to engage in it too.


With restrictions continuing for the foreseeable future, it is getting trickier to find new ways to stay upbeat during lockdown. Therefore, birdwatching is a fantastic opportunity. Engaging with nature through a structured activity, as well


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BIRDWATCHING? Throughout my time as a wildlife expert, I have been spreading the word about the benefits of exploring and interacting with nature, particularly for the older generations through my visits to care homes.


An activity like birdwatching could even inspire a new-found interest in wildlife. Whether this entails stepping outside to watch the birds, or observing them through a window, the act of appreciating surrounding wildlife is both a learning opportunity and a chance to have fun, and step away from your usual daily tasks.


Remaining positive and keeping the mind stimulated whilst stuck inside is difficult, but there's always room for learning more even in someone's later years. Gazing out of the window, or exploring the garden is a great way to engage the mind.


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