Nature-based group outings cut loneliness in care homes within nine weeks

MedicalXpress | ماي 07, 2026

Nature-based group activities can reduce loneliness, improve sleep and cognition, and increase a sense of connection to nature in older adults living in care homes. Focusing on nature, including outdoor excursions and contacts with the natural world, the activities boosted well-being and health through peer support and activity content.