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Table of Contents

Overview
Environment
Pre-renovation
Addition and Renovation
Post-renovation
References

Authors:

Habib Chaudhury, PhD, MSArch,

Benyamin Schwarz, PhD,

Ruth Brent Tofle, PhD

Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC, and
College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Innovative Environmental Design in Dementia Care

Habib Chaudhury, PhD, MSArch
Benyamin Schwarz, PhD
Ruth Brent Tofle, PhD

Overview

This site discusses the importance of architectural design in a dementia care setting and outlines design concepts that are responsive to the special needs of people with dementia.

Relevant disciplines include health care providers, long-term care facility administrators, nurses, activity staff, architects, and interior designers.

Objectives

  • Understand the therapeutic goals for a dementia care setting.
  • Understand design principles that are responsive to dementia care.
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