A Hands-On Garden Life Skill Station for Residents Living with Dementia in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Grandma’s Garden Life Skill Station is a low-risk, high-impact intervention that supports person-centered dementia care in skilled nursing facilities. By honoring residents’ past experiences and preserved abilities, the station fosters engagement, dignity, and joy while supporting regulatory expectations and quality-of-life outcomes.

When thoughtfully utilized and implemented, gardening becomes more than an activity — it becomes a meaningful connection to self, purpose, and community.