Optimal spaces for those living with dementia: principles and evidence

This paper presents a synthesis of diverse and disparate evidence in the research literature that provide insights into the impacts of aspects of the built environment on the wellbeing of those living with dementia. The individually focused findings are structured into a set of practical design para...

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Veröffentlicht in:Building research and information : the international journal of research, development and demonstration Jg. 47; H. 6; S. 734 - 746
Hauptverfasser: Barrett, Peter, Sharma, Monika, Zeisel, John
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London Routledge 18.08.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Schlagworte:
Built environment
Cognitive ability
Construction
Dementia
Dementia disorders
Design parameters
design principles
ecopsychosocial
evidence-based design
Pharmacology
Quality of life
Social environment
social impacts
treatment
Urban environments
ISSN:0961-3218, 1466-4321
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Zusammenfassung:This paper presents a synthesis of diverse and disparate evidence in the research literature that provide insights into the impacts of aspects of the built environment on the wellbeing of those living with dementia. The individually focused findings are structured into a set of practical design parameters driven by three overarching needs-driven design principles: manageable cognitive load, clear sequencing and appropriate level of stimulation. These needs are contextualized within a general model that suggests that action in any one area (such as the built environment) also has to take into account other key dimensions, namely any support from the caring/social environment and any pharmacological treatment. Addressing these elements holistically should maximize the opportunity to improve the quality of life of the individual. This paper, however, explicitly focuses on the built environment.
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ISSN:0961-3218
1466-4321
DOI:10.1080/09613218.2018.1489473