Environmental Design for People Living with Dementia

Quirke, Martin; Bennett, Kirsty; Chau, Hing-Wah; Preece, Terri; Jamei, Elmira

doi:10.3390/encyclopedia3030076

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2023

DOI: 10.3390/encyclopedia3030076

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Environmental Design for People Living with Dementia

Martin Quirke,

Kirsty Bennett,

Hing-Wah Chau

et al.

Abstract: The term ‘environmental design for dementia’ relates to both the process and outcomes of designing to support or improve cognitive accessibility in physical environments. Environmental design for dementia is evidenced as an effective nonpharmacological intervention for treatment of the symptoms of dementia and is associated with higher levels of independence and wellbeing for people living with a variety of age-related cognitive, physical, and sensory impairments. Evidence-based dementia design principles have… Show more

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Designing an IoT-Based Vest for Elderly People with Dementia

Anggi Satrio Pangestu,

Iryani,

Febian

et al. 2024

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The increasing elderly population is causing various changes that have an impact on health problems, one of which is cognitive function, namely dementia. This research will aim to create a smart vest that will have the main feature of location tracking, especially when the user is outside the home and has no supervision. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method, usability, and anthropometry will be used to determine appropriate evaluation steps based on product needs analysis to ensure users can use the product easily, efficiently, and satisfactorily. In making VesTi products, several processes are carried out based on the main and body parts, namely the front and back vest, vest pockets, zippers, heart rate sensors, airbags, GPS sensor module, and crash collision sensor. Using the QFD method, the crash sensor variable has a value importance rating of 5.33 and a value relative view of 30%, which means that more attention is needed for developing crash sensors in VesTi products. Based on usability testing, the level of satisfaction at grades A+ or acceptable. The anthropometry used; chest circumference is 106 cm, shoulder width is 37 cm, waist circumference is 100 cm, wrist circumference is 18 cm, and front torso height is 67 cm.

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Designing an IoT-Based Vest for Elderly People with Dementia

Anggi Satrio Pangestu,

Iryani,

Febian

et al. 2024

SHS Web Conf.

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The Design of Health Promoting Outdoor Environments for People with Young-Onset Dementia—A Study from a Rehabilitation Garden

Oher,

Tingberg,

Bengtsson

2024

IJERPH

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Health-promoting outdoor environments designed for people living with dementia (PLwD) has proved to be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for treatment of symptoms and improved well-being. However, for individuals with Young-Onset Dementia (YOD), who have particular symptoms and needs, the content and design of these environments are underexplored. This study aimed to explore the needs of individuals with YOD in a garden setting, to generate design-related knowledge for ‘dementia-friendly’ outdoor environments, while contributing to the field of Evidence-Based Design (EBD). An 8-week long nature-based program was carried out in Alnarp’s rehabilitation garden, a specifically developed garden based on research from e.g., landscape architecture, environmental psychology and medical science. The study used a triangulation of qualitative methods including six participants with YOD and a multidisciplinary team of five staff members. Content analysis was used for all gathered data, including 17 semi-structured interviews with participants with YOD and with staff. Data collection and analysis was performed based on the evidence-based Quality Evaluation Tool (QET). The study led to a target group adapted version of the QET for people with YOD containing 20 developed environmental qualities for designers to pursue in therapeutic gardens, including the additional quality of Calmness. A progression was noted, as a result of perceived positive effects during the intervention, indicating possible change and development of the group’s needs and preferences in the outdoors.

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Environmental Design for People Living with Dementia

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Designing an IoT-Based Vest for Elderly People with Dementia

Designing an IoT-Based Vest for Elderly People with Dementia

The Design of Health Promoting Outdoor Environments for People with Young-Onset Dementia—A Study from a Rehabilitation Garden

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