In countries such as Italy, there is a notable skewing of the population pyramid toward older age groups and individuals with chronic health conditions. This demographic shift is anticipated to result in increased social costs. It would be advantageous to enhance the physiological conditions and socialization opportunities for the elderly, as this may lead to improved overall well-being and a reduction in healthcare expenditures. It can be reasonably argued that there is a substantial potential for the ecosystem services provided by forest and woodland ecosystems to benefit this particularly vulnerable population. Due to its distinctive territorial configuration, Italy presents a multitude of opportunities for implementing restoration policies. A crucial step is to evaluate the actual welfare benefits that natural areas can offer. To this end, an experimental campaign was conducted in the Parma area of northern Italy, which aimed to assess the positive impact of ecosystem services in comparison to urban environments. The results of this study lend support to the notion that policies which encourage the temporary residency of the elderly in forested and wooded areas may facilitate physiological recovery.