Study on the Application of Horticultural Therapy in the Landscape Design of the Community for the Aged

摘要

From the initial "forest bath" and "aromatherapy" to "forest therapy" and "horticultural therapy", after medical verification, this kind of behavior is beneficial to the body. In a series of changes of social role and economic status, the elderly need to find a way to adjust their living conditions and relieve their psychological pressure. The community is one of the most convenient and frequently used outdoor places for the elderly. The high-frequency utilization undoubtedly makes the community the best place to use horticultural therapy, and at the same time, it can give full play to the effect of horticultural therapy. In this paper, horticultural therapy is applied to the landscape design of the elderly community. Firstly, the relevant theories of horticultural therapy are discussed. Secondly, the physiological characteristics, psychological characteristics and behavioral characteristics of the elderly are analyzed. Thirdly, the current situation of landscape design in zixinyuan community is analyzed. Finally, the application suggestions in landscape design are put forward.