Design for dementia care - for iPod/iPhone

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.

  • 5 minutes 44 seconds
    The Lodge: public space
    The role of space, light, colour and contrast in effective design for dementia care.
    13 January 2012, 5:09 am
  • Transcript -- The Lodge: public space
    Transcript -- The role of space, light, colour and contrast in effective design for dementia care.
    13 January 2012, 5:09 am
  • 4 minutes 51 seconds
    The Lodge: private space
    Dementia-friendly design features in the individual apartments at The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:08 am
  • Transcript -- The Lodge: private space
    Transcript -- Dementia-friendly design features in the individual apartments at The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:08 am
  • 3 minutes 26 seconds
    The Lodge: the Market Square
    The role of the multi-functional Market Square in promoting independence and interaction, and reducing stigma.
    13 January 2012, 5:07 am
  • Transcript -- The Lodge: the Market Square
    Transcript -- The role of the multi-functional Market Square in promoting independence and interaction, and reducing stigma.
    13 January 2012, 5:07 am
  • 5 minutes 33 seconds
    The Lodge: garden space
    How good garden design and an open-door policy promote activity, interaction and quality of life for residents of The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:06 am
  • Transcript -- The Lodge: garden space
    Transcript -- How good garden design and an open-door policy promote activity, interaction and quality of life for residents of The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:06 am
  • 4 minutes 8 seconds
    The Lodge: evaluating the success of the design.
    How the various elements of dementia-friendly design contribute to good dementia care at The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:05 am
  • Transcript -- The Lodge: evaluating the success of the design.
    Transcript -- How the various elements of dementia-friendly design contribute to good dementia care at The Lodge.
    13 January 2012, 5:05 am
  • 10 minutes 8 seconds
    Elmhurst: refurbishing an existing home
    How dementia friendly design features have been incorporated into an existing care home.
    13 January 2012, 5:04 am
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