Article Category: Environment/Design

Evaluation of an enabling smart flat for people with dementia

Nina Evans, Roger Orpwood, Tim Adlam, James Chadd and David Self report on their study to evaluate a ‘smart flat’ with enabling technology for a gentleman with dementia Author/s: Nina Evans, Roger Orpwood, Tim Adlam, James Chadd, David Self For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...

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The Dementia Care garden: innovation in design and practice

In the second of two articles, Garuth Chalfont gives practical advice on creating a Dementia Care Garden, and presents a case study showing how one care home improved and integrated three garden areas Author/s: Garuth Chalfont For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...

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Nurses leading on activities in hospital

Sharon Richardson and Val Richards describe how an underused facility at Cefn Coed Hospital was transformed into a safe, therapeutic environment for people with dementia Author/s: Sharon Richardson, Val Richards For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Neighbourhoods for life: the outdoor environment

Lynne Mitchell describes a three-year project to study the specific needs of older people,  particularly those with dementia, relating to getting around out of doors, enjoying the  neighbourhood and using local amenities Author/s: Lynne Mitchell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...

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Learning disability and dementia: are we prepared?

We know that people with learning disabilities are living longer, making them more likely to develop dementia. Are we prepared to meet the needs of this group? Diana Kerr, Colm Cunningham and Heather Wilkinson report on a study that investigated this question. Author/s: Diana Kerr, Colm Cunningham, Heather Wilkinson For the full article please see...

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Extra care housing is not the answer for everyone

Is extra care housing a complete solution to the care and accommodation needs of older people with dementia? Sue Garwood argues that choice and a range of services are needed. Author/s: Sue Garwood For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Reconnecting with nature

Gareth Eliot Chalfont considers the role of nature in people’s lives and its implications for the design of residential care facilities Author/s: Gareth Eliot Chalfont For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Seven Oaks: friendly design and sensitive technology

Technology really can support good care delivery, says Faith Gibson, when it is skilfully and ethically used. Here she reports on a visit to Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment Author/s: Faith Gibson For the full article please see the...

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A place to delight the sense and refresh the soul

In this first of two articles, Martin Cobley shares his findings and experience of the benefits gardens can bring for older people with dementia Author/s: Martin Cobley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Designing a garden for people with dementia

In this second of two articles Martin Cobley sets out principles for designing a garden to be used by people with dementia Author/s: Martin Cobley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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