Rafkin, Louise (2001). "The Seeds of Stronger Bones." Health, April, pp. 58-62 ("Want to prevent osteoporosis and beautify your environment? Get to work in your own backyard").
Raver, Anne (1994). "When Hope Falters, Balm for the Soul." The New York Times, December 29, pp. C1, C6.
Article about designer Topher Delaney.
Rawlings, Romy (1998). Healing Gardens. Minocqua, WI: Willow Creek Press.
Reed, Douglas (1995). "The Therapeutic Garden." Art New England, August/September, p. 21
Regnier, Victor (2002). Design for Assisted Living: Guidelines for Housing the Physically and Mentally Ill. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Relf, Diane (Ed.) (1992). The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-Being and Social Development. Portland, OR: Timber Press.
Ridgers, Nicola, Gareth Stratton, Stuart Fairclough, and Jos Twisk. (2007). "Long-Term Effects of Playground Markings and Physical Structures on Children's Recess Physical Activity Levels." Preventive Medicine, Vol. 44.
Rodiek, S. (2009). Access to Nature for Older Adults [3 DVDs - 93 minutes]. College Station, TX: Center for Health Systems & Design.
"Innovative multimedia educational program based on three DVDs:
1. The Value of Nature for Older Adults (28 min);
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Improving Outdoor Access for Older Adults (31 min); and
3.
Safe and Usable Outdoor Spaces for Older Adults (34 min).
An interactive website (www.accesstonature.org) is being developed to provide updatable in-depth research-based information. The program is being disseminated at the national and international levels to a diverse target audience of architects, landscape architects, interior architects, long-term care administrators, gerontologists, researchers/ educators, government policy planners. All three DVDs were certified for Continuing Education credit (HSW - Health, Safety and Welfare) by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in June 2009."
Read our review of this DVD series on the TLN Blog.
Discount! Members of the Therapeutic Landscapes Network receive a 10% discount off single and sets of these DVDs. To join the TLN, click HERE and write "DVDs" in the "Any other information you want to add" box.
2008 Rodiek, S.(2008) “Outdoor Space for Aging: Environmental Assessment and Survey of Assisted Living Residents and Staff.” Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, B. Rodriguez & M. Chapin (Eds.), p. 62-69.
Rodiek, S. (2008). "A New Tool for Evaluating Senior Living Environments." Seniors Housing & Care Journal, 16(1), 3-9.
Selected as best paper of the year in this journal.
Rodiek, Susan and B. Schwarz, Eds. (2007). Outdoor Environments for People with Dementia. New York: The Haworth Press, Inc.
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The first published collection of peer-reviewed papers on outdoor environments for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Includes chapters by prominent gerontologists, architects, and landscape architects. Simultaneously published as a two-volume special issue in Journal of Housing for the Elderly."
2007 Wang, Z.*, Rodiek, S., and Shepley, M. “Residential Site Environments and Yard Activities of Older Adults.” In Report on University Research (Vol 2) pp. 37-57. Washington, DC: The American Institute of Architects. Project funded and paper accepted as result of competitive juried process.
(* denotes Student as co-author)
Rodiek, S. (2006). "A missing link: Can enhanced outdoor space improve seniors housing?" Seniors Housing and Care Journal, 14, 3-19.
Selected as best paper of the year in this journal.
Rodiek, S. (2005). "Resident perceptions of physical environment features that influence outdoor usage at assisted living facilities." Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 19(3-4), 95-107.
Rodiek, Susan. & Schwarz, B. (2005). "The outdoors as a multifaceted resource for older adults." Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 19(3-4), 1-6.
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This introduction by the editors provides contextual background on the evidence base on this topic, and summarizes the peer-reviewed papers included in the special issue (6 pages)."
Rodiek, Susuan, & Schwarz, B. (Eds.). (2005). The Role of the Outdoors in Residential Environments for Aging. New York: The Haworth Press.
"The first published collection of peer-reviewed papers on planning outdoor environments in long-term care settings. Includes chapters by prominent gerontologists, architects, and landscape architects. Simultaneously published as a single-volume special issue in Journal of Housing for the Elderly."
Rodiek, S. D., & Fried, J. T. (2005). "Access to the outdoors: Using photographic comparison to assess preferences of assisted living residents." Landscape and Urban Planning, 73(2-3), 184-199.
Rodiek, S., and Abbott, E., (2005). “Outdoor Space for Aging: Session One.” "Approximately 200 copies of this CD-based multimedia prototype were produced and distributed to educators and professionals in the long-term care industry, for review and evaluation. Software format: Macromedia Producer. (Running time: approx. 18 minutes)."
Rodiek, S., Fried, J. (2005). "Access to the Outdoors: Using Photographic Comparison to Assess Preferences of Assisted Living Residents." Journal of Landscape and Urban Planning, Vol. 73, (2-3), 184-199.
Chalfont, G.E., Rodiek, S. (2005). "Building Edge: An Ecological Approach to Research and Design of Environments for People with Dementia." Alzheimer's Care Quarterly: Innovations in Care. Vol 6 (4), 341-348.
Rodiek, S. D. (2002). "Influence of an outdoor garden on mood and stress in older persons." Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, 13, 13-21.
Roets, Susan (2006). "Healthcare and Landscape Architecture: Investigation and Design at an Assisted Living Home to Promote Healthy Aging." Master of Landscape Architecture Thesis, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY.
Click HERE to link to a pdf of the thesis.
Abstract: This research study investigates the person-environment relationship among older people residing in an Assisted Living Facility with the intention to raising awareness of the importance of our elders and their environment. The findings that have developed from this study are aimed to encourage caregivers to provide environments that promote health and support dignified aging. This study uses observations, questionnaires, and interviews as strategies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of the outdoor space at an assisted living facility. The information gathered reveals the needs and issues of the facility stakeholders. Synthesis of the findings that develop from on-site investigation and reviewed case studies was used to develop a design solution that meets the needs of the users and improves the therapeutic value of the outdoor environment.
Rogers, Juliet L., PhD (2006). "The Debate over Decorative Fountains in Healthcare Environments: How Great is the Infection Control Risk?" Research Design Connections, Winter.
Click HERE to view a PDF of the article.
Rojas-Burke, Joe (2006). "Therapist cultivates patients' recovery by taking them into the garden," The Oregonian.
Click HERE to view a PDF of the article.
Rothert, Gene (2000). "Create an Enabling Garden." Fine Gardening, No. 72, March-April, pp. 58-61.
Rothert, Gene. The Enabling Garden: Creating Barrier-Free Gardens.
Russell, J. S. (1992). "Defending Communities." Architectural Record, Vol. 180, No. 8, August, p. 39.
Russell, Sabin (1999). "Pediatric Hospice May Be a First." San Francisco Chronicle, October 19, pp. A17-18 (article about pediatric hospice in San Leandro, CA with a design "inspired by the English pediatric hospice system," including a strong emphasis on the garden).
Ryan, Leslie (1995). "Three Gardens for Regina Margherita Hospital/Church of St. Cosimato." Landscape Architecture, Vol. 85, No. 12, p. 57.
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