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This poster outlines a doctoral capstone project that explores how nature-based occupations can support older adults transitioning into retirement, addressing their unique needs and improving their overall quality of life. The transition into retirement can be a challenging time, often accompanied by anxiety, loss of routine, and social isolation. Nature-based occupations offer significant benefits, such as improved mood, reduced stress, a sense of purpose, and increased social engagement. This poster emphasizes the importance of understanding older adults' attitudes and behaviors toward nature-based occupations to maximize their benefits. It also examines how occupational therapists can integrate nature-based interventions to help older adults transition from work to retirement. By addressing the gap in research on nature-based occupations for older adults during this pivotal transition, the findings contribute valuable insights that can enhance occupational therapy practices and provide effective, evidence-based support for this population.
Publication Date
Spring 4-21-2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Occupational therapy, Nature-based occupations, Retirement transition, Aging and wellness, Well-being, Quality of life, Occupational participation
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational therapy, Nature-based occupations, Retirement transition
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Gorton, K., & Lyons-Brown, A. (2025, April 21). Exploring the Benefits of Nature-Based Occupations and Transition into Retirement. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/20
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 21, 2025.