Flower Workshop Fights Isolation in Tasmania
A flower arrangement workshop has become an unlikely solution to tackle isolation among seniors in regional Tasmania.
During Seniors Week, 20 seniors from West Tamar attended a free session in Launceston, where they created bouquets from their own garden flowers.
These bouquets were then gifted to patients at the 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 while her organization helps people navigate the health system, she's observed the importance of social connections in these conversations.
The program highlights the growing recognition of social connection's role in overall wellbeing.
Author's summary: Seniors in Tasmania find connection through flower arrangement.