Forest therapy and design preferences for senior citizen's healthcare enhancement at Heath Forest, Terengganu

• Main Authors: Othman, Rashidi, Johari, Nursyafica Nadia, Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni, Ramya, Razanah, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah, Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Jomard Publishing 2022
• Subjects: BPG113 Environmental ethics/responsibility. Sustainable living.; BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism; GE Environmental Sciences; GV Recreation Leisure; NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture; QH541.13 Ecology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/97815/1/97815_Forest%20therapy%20and%20design%20preferences.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/97815/; http://jomardpublishing.com/journals.aspx?lang=en&id=10&info=New%20Design%20Ideas

Forest therapy also known as Shinrin-Yoku, is also considered as a form of nature therapy. It functions through exposure to natural stimuli that render a state of physiological relaxation. The concept of forest therapy is used to enhance the wellness of the senior citizens by implementing therapeuti...