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Gardening and Technology: Pathways to Healing

This chapter delves into the transformative experience of residents at a hostel for rural rough sleepers, emphasizing their engagement in kitchen gardening and the joy it brings. It also presents research that highlights technology's positive effects on the mental health of older adults, challenging common assumptions about digital use among this demographic. Ultimately, the chapter promotes a balance between gardening, communal cooking, and technology to foster well-being and cognitive health.

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