Designing for dementia requires extra levels of understanding and detail2 March 2016ProductsLearning how to design for dementiaLearning how to design for dementiaRegion: United KingdomMore: DementiaVirtual Dementia TourMaterialsWhere people liveDesigning & building itPK Beville
Like in a dark tunnel... the new VDT tool simulates dementia2 March 2016ProductsFeel what it’s like to have dementia to understand how to designFeel what it’s like to have dementia to understand how to designRegion: United KingdomMore: DementiaMental illnessHealthHealthcareTechnologyVirtual realityVirtual Dementia TourNeurological disease
Glancy Nicholls has found clear ways forward in designing for dementia3 November 2017IntelligenceArchitecture of empathy: designing for dementiaArchitecture of empathy: designing for dementiaRegion: United KingdomMore: Glancy Nicholls ArchitectsAlzheimer’s SocietyUniversity of StirlingHogeweykCare homesHomes for the elderlyWhere people liveAccess for all
WGP Architects on designing better care homes for people with dementia23 November 2023IntelligenceWGP has completed a dementia care home in Southwark and has two more in planningWGP has completed a dementia care home in Southwark and has two more in planningRegion: United KingdomMore: Later livingDementiaWGP ArchitectsSouthwarkNorthamptonshireSuffolkInclusive environmentsHealth safety & wellbeing
New tool to improve dementia design20 March 2017ProductsHow people with dementia perceive spacesHow people with dementia perceive spacesRegion: United KingdomMore: Aitken Turnbull ArchitectsVirtual realityWireframe ImmersiveHammondCare Dementia CentreInterior designHomes for the elderly
In association with DanfloorDanfloor carpets receive dementia accreditation17 October 2019ProductsDanfloor specialist carpets awarded dementia certificationDanfloor specialist carpets awarded dementia certificationRegion: United KingdomMore: DanfloorCarpetsDementia accreditationHealth and care home settingsCertification
MacEwen Award 2025 winner: Severn View Park Care Home29 January 2025BuildingsThe dementia care home provides a sense of familiarity and self-determinationThe dementia care home provides a sense of familiarity and self-determinationRegion: WalesMore: Care homeDementiaPentan ArchitectsMonmouthshireWalesArchitecture for the common goodInclusive environments
Living Well with Dementia at Home29 November 2016IntelligenceShortlisted: Cities and CommunityShortlisted: Cities and CommunityRegion: United KingdomMore: DementiaWhere people liveThe elderlyHomeHousingResidential careCare homes
How to choose flooring that will help rather than hinder dementia patients2 June 2015ProductsTexture, pattern and colour are crucialTexture, pattern and colour are crucialRegion: United KingdomMore: Healthcare
In association with DanfloorDanfloor tailors flooring to needs of care homes1 November 2019ProductsDesign principles help reduce stress for those with dementiaDesign principles help reduce stress for those with dementiaRegion: United KingdomMore: DanfloorCarpetsInclusive environmentsDementia accreditationCertificationHealth and care home settings
In association with DanfloorDanfloor's dementia inclusive design options5 March 2020ProductsSpecify a carpet with DSDS accreditation for specialist settingsSpecify a carpet with DSDS accreditation for specialist settingsRegion: United KingdomMore: DanfloorCarpetsInclusive environmentsDementia accreditationCertificationSpecification and complianceHealth and care home settings
Bright light therapy extends patients' days26 January 2018ProductsIf the days were longer, would the mind be stronger?If the days were longer, would the mind be stronger?Region: EuropeMore: Light therapyNorwayResearchHealth