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Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 18

Husband Builds Sixties Style Living Room for Wife with Alzheimer’s

EXTRA-CARE TIP VIDEO:

A room in a hospital ward that cares for Alzheimer’s patients was converted into a 1960’s style living room by a loving husband who wanted to comfort his wife.

Tuesday, November 15

Designing Rooms for Dementia

FREE BOOK:

Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

Thursday, November 3

7 Best Clocks for Dementia

CLOCK VIDEOS + REVIEW :

"What time is it?" and "What day is today?" may be repeated too often by people with dementia. It's disorienting and frustrating for everyone. DEMENTIA CLOCKS offer patience, convenience and good looks. Check out these 7 options.

Wednesday, September 14

Memory Box for Dementia

VIDEO: FILL A MEMORY BOX with photos and memorabilia, then position it by a person with dementia's door. See it re-orient them, trigger conversations, make a doorway one's own, and mostly, stimulate memories of good times.

Wednesday, September 7

Easy Upgrades Liven Up Dementia Home

DESIGN VIDEO:

See how Muskoka Shores is livening up their Dementia-home in 4 low-cost stages. Learn simple ways to turn a dull care home into a bright, dynamic, village-like place to live.

Tuesday, August 30

Lighting & Security Help Make Dementia Easier

DESIGN VIDEO:

See how improvements to lighting and color help ease living with dementia at home. Watch these security tips for keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's safe.

Sunday, August 28

Revolutionizing Dementia Care

IDEA-FILLED VIDEO:

A revolution is here where people living with dementia get the individual heart-felt care they need. See dozens of great ideas from great dementia-care communities.

Monday, July 25

Dementia-Friendly Buses

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

The "First UK" Bus Training Program helps people with dementia travel with confidence. It's run by one of Britain's largest bus companies with 13,500 drivers. Learn about their Safe Journey Card.

Wednesday, July 6

Make a Dementia-Friendly House

HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA - VIDEO:

See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.

Sunday, June 12

20 Home Safety Tips for Alzheimer's

Senior lady cooking in the kitchen20 TIPS + NIH HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR ALZHEIMER'S:

Here are 20 ways to make your home a safer place for a loved one with dementia.

Wednesday, April 6

Transforming the Dementia Unit

UPLIFTING VIDEO:

Canada's Peel Region took a big risk, with a plan to transform its long-term dementia-care home, hoping that residents - and staff - could find joy and a purpose. Watch what happened!

Tuesday, March 29

Redesigning a Home for Dementia Care

DESIGN VIDEO:

Good ideas in home design can make a world of difference when caring for people with dementia. See this video packed with great examples and insights.

Thursday, March 24

Tovertafel Magic Tables Beat Apathy in Dementia

TECHNOLOGY VIDEO:

Tovertafels awaken and motivate people with dementia. Dutch for "Magic Table", over 1,600 Tovertafels have been installed in care homes. See how they work.

Thursday, March 17

Dementia-Safe Bedrooms

Bed alarm
HOME DESIGN:

Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.

Friday, March 11

I Have Mid-stage Dementia. Here's What I Truly Need.

LIVING-WITH-DEMENTIA VIDEO:

Christine Bryden, Senior Executive to Australia's Prime Minister & mother of 3, got dementia at 46. She then married, published books & became a grandma. Six years after diagnosis, hear her feelings & helpful advice.

Tuesday, February 8

Design of Homes and Living Spaces for People with Dementia

DEMENTIA DESIGN & FREE BOOK:

Improve the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

Wednesday, December 22

Emergency Room "Paradise" Heals Dementia's Delirium

GROUNDBREAKING VIDEO:

Safe hospital stays with dementia should focus on preventing the all-too-common side-effects of delirium. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

Saturday, March 20

Chinese Teen Invents Wearable Forget-Me-Not for Grandma

CAREGIVING & DESIGN: A young Chinese prodigy determined to help his grandmother with Alzheimer's invented an AI mini-computer to help her recognize family members and find the way home. Find out more.

Sunday, October 8

A Coat for Dementia

FRESH IDEAS:

A "Memory Coat" solves common memory problems: recognizing your jacket, remembering the keys, closing the jacket and finding the way back home. Learn more.

Sunday, July 12

Simulation Helps Keep People with Alzheimer's Home

VIDEO:

There is a laboratory simulation that can help you make your home safer for a loved one with Alzheimer's. See what the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute has to offer.