by elise | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spending time outside provides important physical and mental benefits for older adults. However, accessing these benefits can be difficult for nursing home residents. There are often several barriers to spending time outdoors while living in nursing home facilities,...
by Portland Memory Garden | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The warm feeling of sunlight on your skin isn’t just pleasant, it’s beneficial to your health! Exposure to natural sunlight helps your body regulate it’s internal clock, spurs the production of vitamin D, and can even help you live longer (1). Regulating your Internal...
by elise | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Portland Memory Garden is intentionally crafted to cater to older adults, especially those living with memory loss, their families and their caretakers. Accessibility is an important element in all aspects of the garden’s design. The garden offers the following...
by elise | Jan 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
During the past year, Friends of Portland Memory Garden has made significant strides toward fulfilling Our Mission: “To enhance the lives of older people, especially individuals with memory disorders and their caregivers by maintaining the Portland Memory Garden,...
by Portland Memory Garden | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the Portland Memory Garden has been in operation for 23 years? That’s right! We celebrated 23 years of tending to this beautiful and accessible garden in the heart of Portland, OR over the summer. Our 23rd Anniversary Celebration at Portland Memory...
