Fore! The Love of Golf
This study examined the experiences of participating in a recreational golf program offered by the City of Calgary for people living with dementia and their care partner. Participants living with dementia participated in a 12-week golf program with their care partners. The experiences of the care partners, the staff, and the golfer’s experiences were included, considering the social, cognitive, and mental health benefits.
Care partners’ experiences of social support and resilience in an inclusive golf program for people with dementia
Riddell, K., McDonough, M. H., Roach, P., Zimmer, C., Barha, C., & Seitz, D. (2026). Care partners’ experiences of social support and resilience in an inclusive golf program for people with dementia. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2026.2622921
Fore the love of golf, those with dementia return to the links