Flower Workshop Fights Isolation in Tasmania
A flower arrangement workshop has become a tool to combat isolation among seniors in regional Tasmania.
20 seniors from West Tamar attended a free session in Launceston, creating bouquets that were later gifted to patients at Beaconsfield District Health Service.
social connection can be just as important as medical treatment when it comes to wellbeing
Nicole Grose from St Lukes noted that the workshop highlights the importance of social connection in wellbeing, alongside medical treatment.
The program was part of Seniors Week, aiming to tackle isolation in the region.
Author's Summary: Seniors find connection through flowers.
- 20 seniors attended the workshop
- Bouquets were gifted to patients at Beaconsfield District Health Service
- Part of Seniors Week, aiming to combat isolation