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Design for dementia care: Track 1

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13 Jan
2012


The impact of disorientating spaces on people with dementia can be profound, and can create serious deterioration in their wellbeing. Case studies of new build and refurbished care homes reveal how dementia-friendly interior and exterior design enable improved working practices for care staff, and lead to greater independence and a better quality of life for residents.

Track 1: The Lodge: public space

The role of space, light, colour and contrast in effective design for dementia care.


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Tracks in this podcast:

Track  TitleDescription
1The Lodge: public space  The role of space, light, colour and contrast in effective design for dementia care. Read more The Lodge: public space
2The Lodge: private space  Dementia-friendly design features in the individual apartments at The Lodge. Read more The Lodge: private space
3The Lodge: the Market Square  The role of the multi-functional Market Square in promoting independence and interaction, and reducing stigma. Read more The Lodge: the Market Square
4The Lodge: garden space  How good garden design and an open-door policy promote activity, interaction and quality of life for residents of The Lodge. Read more The Lodge: garden space
5The Lodge: evaluating the success of the design.  How the various elements of dementia-friendly design contribute to good dementia care at The Lodge. Read more The Lodge: evaluating the success of the design.
6Elmhurst: refurbishing an existing home  How dementia friendly design features have been incorporated into an existing care home. Read more Elmhurst: refurbishing an existing home
7Elmhurst: looking back on the refurbishment process.  The practicalities of the refurbishment, and how the changes have resulted in better working practices and a better quality of life. Read more Elmhurst: looking back on the refurbishment process.
8The value of gardens in dementia care  Garuth Chalfont of Chalfont Design reveals why good garden design promotes both mental and physical wellbeing for people with dementia. Read more The value of gardens in dementia care


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