Television / Radio

“Therapeutic Gardens”
Retirement Living Newtwork

“Alzheimer‘s Gardens”
CN8, Seeking Solutions with Suzanne, (Currently airing)

“Healing with nature: Gardens give sanctuary to Alzheimer‘s patients”
ABC News - July 9, 2000

American Society of Landscape Architects Educational Video
“Putting a New Spin on the Earth”
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Retirement Living Network at Cathedral Village with Jack Carman
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Retirement Living Network at Cathedral Village with Nancy Carman
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Seeking Solutions with Suzanne - Therapeutic Gardens
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Articles / Publications (PDF Format)

The Journal on Active Aging - 2009
The great outdoors: a key to promoting physical activity for older adults
It’s easier—and less costly— than you might think to enhance your outdoor environment for healthy, active aging

ASID ICON | The American Society of Interior Designers - 2008
Bringing Universal Design to the Outdoor Landscape
Integrating universal design (UD) within a person’s home and community buildings is an idea that is growing in acceptance today. However, the application of UD to the outdoor environment has been slower to gain a foothold in the public’s perception of accessible environments—despite the fact that, thanks to the media and trends toward going “green,” public awareness of environments that encourage a relationship with nature is increasing.

ICAA Developer's Guide - 2008
Support spiritual wellness through creative outdoor design
Outdoor settings can help older adults find ways to connect spirituality and wellness

Senior Housing and Care Journal - 2007
Walking to Maintain and Improve Health
How the Integration of Sidewalks and Walking Paths in Senior Communities Promotes Successful Aging

The Journal on Active Aging - 2006
Recreating ‘the backyard’ in senior communities.
Outdoor areas designed to meet the needs of residents, especially those with special needs, can help these older adults feel at home.

Lawn and Garden Retailer - 2006
Gardening For Everyone
Most of your customers can walk into a store, pick the plants they want and head home to plant them. However, there are those few customers who are not able to do so because of disabilities, age or allergies. Learn what you can do to help them have positive gardening experiences.

Senior Environmental Assessment Program (SEAD)

Re-creating Neighborhoods for Successful Aging
New resource recommends strategies to meet the environmental needs of an aging population

Friends Village at Woodstown
Theraputic garden has accessible planting beds. Friends Village at Woodstown features a theraputic garden designed by a renowned landscape architect, Jack carman.

Courier Post
Gardens That Heal
For the elderly, ill and disabled, getting outdoors can be theraputic.

SJ Magazine
Healing Gardens
Medford resident Jack Carman is a Landscape Architect who specializes in theraputic gardens for continuing care retirement communities, adult day care centers, as well as private individuals. Jack spoke with us about his unique work.

Memory Care Professional
The Care and Use of a Special Needs Garden
Making the most of planned activities in the garden. When an older adult is moved from his home to a special care residence, such as a memory care facility or an assisted living community, the transition can be physically and emotionally difficult. An accessible outdoor area at the facility that closely resembles a person's garden or backyard can make the transition easier.