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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

Innovative Environmental Design in Dementia Care

References

  • Brawley EC. Designing for Alzheimer's disease: Strategies for creating better care environments. New York: Wiley; 1997.
  • Cohen U, Weisman GD. Holding on to home. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press; 1991.
  • Schwarz B, Chaudhury H, Tofle RB. Effect of design interventions on a dementia care setting. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2004 May-Jun;19:172-6.
  • Kovach C, Weisman G, Chaudhury H, Calkins M. Impacts of a therapeutic environment for dementia care. Am J Alzheimers Dis. 1997 May-Jun: 99-110.
  • Warner ML. The complete guide to Alzheimer's-proofing your home. West Lafayette (IN): Purdue University Press; 2000.
  • Universal home design
    Designing your home for more convenient living. From AARP.
  • Supportive housing and home modification links
    From USC National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification.

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