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MODERN HUMAN
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Design for
dementia:
a visual snapshot
prove way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
ns, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
08). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
omoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
d criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
etch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
titled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
ser preferences_
latives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
ecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
eries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
scribed in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
yder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
zheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
ng, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
(2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
untered throughout the research process were documented in
h led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
r Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
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with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
or their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
w to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
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dementia means that he needs to wander around
ly. If the home has only one room where residents
cted to sit around - then that is immediately
off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
aims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
se of nature, gar-
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Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
CONNECTION WITH
COMMUNITY
INTERGENERATIONAL
EXCHANGE
PROVIDE PRIVACY AND
RETREAT SPACE
VISUAL CONNECTIONS LIGHT AND VIEWS IN
CORRIDORS
DINING: LOW CEILINGS,
LIGHTING, ACOUSTICS
STRONG CONNECTION
BETWEEN INSIDE & OUT
SHADINGS DEVICES OR
STRUCTURES
SECURITY DESIGN FOR CASUAL
MEETING
PARKING FOR VISITORS FAMILY PRIVACY ENCOURAGE VISITORS LARGE PRIVATE UNIT
WINDOWS (±2sqm)
RAISED PLANTING BEDS
improve way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visua
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Re
improve way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Alzheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
to the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
which may in itself reduce quality of life. The assumption that those in care
homes are no longer capable of doing normal, everyday things can lead to lack
of meaningful activity and leave people despondent and discouraged, with one
person commenting “I have some depression sometimes but I don’t think it
needs to be analysed. I attribute it to doing the same thing over and over and
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examp
sketches used to visually document the research process.
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Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
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Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
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Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Alzheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
to the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
which may in itself reduce quality of life. The assumption that those in care
homes are no longer capable of doing normal, everyday things can lead to lack
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sketches used to visually document th
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Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
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Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
improve way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Alzheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
to the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
which may in itself reduce quality of life. The assumption that those in care
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examp
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as thera
improve way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Alzheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
to the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
which may in itself reduce quality of life. The assumption that those in care
homes are no longer capable of doing normal, everyday things can lead to lack
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i
improve way-finding, or produce positive emotions and the use of nature, gar-
dens, plants, and animals as therapeutic milieu (The Hearthstone Foundation,
2008). Anne Kapf (2008) also describes the benefits of a sensual environment
promoting seeing, hearing, touching and smelling. Design recommendations
and criteria encountered throughout the research process were documented in
sketch form, which led to one of the first products of this research; a booklet
entitled ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ (Figure 1).
User preferences_
Relatives of those with dementia know exactly what they like and dislike when
selecting a home for their loved ones. The building seems to play as important
a role as the care received in the selection of a facility. In response to many
queries about how to choose a care home, a lady in one Alzheimer’s forum
described in detail the process she used for choosing a facility for her husband:
“When I go to any care establishment, I look at the layout
of the place. I have to bear in mind that Ken’s particular
form of dementia means that he needs to wander around
constantly. If the home has only one room where residents
are expected to sit around - then that is immediately
crossed off my list” (Alzheimer’s Talking Point, 2008).
Snyder (2000) claims that meaningful activity is crucial for those with
Alzheimer’s, as ‘there is often an imbalance between activities forfeited
to the effects of Alzheimer’s, and new activities established in their wake’
which may in itself reduce quality of life. The assumption that those in care
Figure 1_Cover image of ‘Design for Dementia- A visual snapshot’ showing examples of thumbnail
sketches used to visually document the research process.
Revista AUS 9 _Design as therapy_Jenny Willatt_
2i