Gardens for People with Dementia
A dementia friendly garden in a Care home is an essential, multifunctional space that provides enormous benefits to patients, staff, therapists, and visitors. It is a safe space for the elderly using walking sticks, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. A garden is designed as a quiet space to reduce and contrast the over-stimulation of busy and…
Dementia Friendly Bedroom and Bathroom Environments- Part 3
Both environments dealt with in this blog are important, each has unique set of requirements and guidelines. The bedroom is a quiet, secure place to rest for the night with nightly visits to the toilet. The bathroom is used for personal hygiene and care but is a high-risk area for falls and hazards. People with…
Living Room and Kitchen Modifications for People with Dementia – Part 2
It is important for people with dementia to eat well, keep hydrated and be comfortable in their living environment. This environment can be designed, and changes implemented in the early stage of dementia. This allow the dementia patient to live and familiarise themselves with the changes as it will be difficult for them to accept…
How can an Interior Environment Assist a Person with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?
What is Dementia? Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions. These are caused by a decline in memory and other mental abilities of an elderly person and interferes with daily living. There are many causes for the onset of the symptoms of dementia, with 60 – 80% of cases being Alzheimer’s disease.…
Interior Disability Design Guide 