Contemporary Environments for People with Dementia

Abstract

In the acclaimed 'Holding On to Home', Uriel Cohen and Gerald Weisman explored the relationship between the physical environment and people with dementia, setting forth a program of practical design principles linked to specific therapeutic goals. Now, in 'Contemporary Environments for People with Dementia', Uriel Cohen and Kristen Day extend that design guidance and offer information on currently existing facilities to illustrate the application of those principles. Abbreviated Contents: Introduction: People with Dementia * Linking Dementia and Environmental Design * Guidelines for Planning and Design * The Role of Case Studies in the Design Process * Methodology Case Studies: Primary Case Studies * Case Studies in Brief Critical Issues and Concepts: Aging in Place * Toward the Deinstitutionalization of Care Environments * Cost Issues * Staffing Issues * The Right Location: Urban versus Rural Settings Activity Areas * The Appropriate Level of Sensory Stimulation * The Residential Component * Staying Dry * Family Visiting and Participation * Outdoor Environments