Residents at Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) enjoyed a hands-on horticultural therapy session in September, creating moss balls and growing new plants from spider plant cuttings. Led by instructor Christina, the activity fostered relaxation and social connection as part of the Golden Sunflowers program.
The benefits of therapeutic horticulture are numerous and include social interaction, improving motor skills, elevating mood, reducing agitation, and improving self-esteem. The Golden Sunflowers program is funded by Seashore Gardens Foundation.
Seashore Gardens Foundation is a trusted nonprofit leader in promoting and enhancing services and programs for the elderly. Its mission is to enrich the quality of life for the aged in southern New Jersey, guided by the Jewish tradition of caring and charity, and adapting to an ever-changing environment. For more information about the Seashore Gardens Foundation, contact Erin Luurtsema at (609) 404-4848 or luurtsemae@seashoregardens.org.
