On Oct 4, 2022 Addisyn completed her Eagle Project, which included building raised planter beds for the Lawndale Manor Nursing Home. Addisyn completed her Eagle Board of Review on May 12, 2022 earning her the rank of Eagle Scout.
“My goal is to create a smile on the residents living at the assisted living facility by creating a rather boring backyard, into an accessible garden with many benefits. I will achieve this by adding an extra table and seating for outdoor enjoyment of the new garden area I will be building and installing. As well as building a smaller planter for the front enterance that will sit outside a front window for their viewing pleasure. I believe this will provide the residents with visual enjoyment in their years living there. This project will be helpful to the people who live at the assisted living center by bringing to life to the outdoor living area they frequently sit during nice weather. This assisted living facility does not have the resources to create a “homey” backyard. But they take great care of their residents and they all seem happy. Currently there is only one patio table, a bunch of chairs and zero flowers or color out there. By building this accessible flower garden, not only will the residents be able to sit and enjoy gazing at flowers, but they will be able to see life come into the back area with butterflies and birds. Making this raised garden wheelchair accessible will allow all to enjoy it, touch it, tend to it if they choose. I will be adding different textures of flowers, different colors and smells. Gardens have been shown to increase enjoyment in nursing home and asissted living facilities by giving the residents a purpose to tend the garden. Giving a daily task of tending a garden can help memory as well, also allows the residents to continue to be nurturing which is good if they have been nurturers all thier lives. ” – Addisyn S.
