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Edition: 1
Release: 1997-04-21
Publisher: Wiley
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN/ASIN: 0471139203
Format: hardcover, kindle, PDF, EPUB
Designing for Alzheimer's Disease pdf
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A practical, thorough approach to the development of therapeutic special care settings
Research has shown that physical surroundings strongly influence the behavior and quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Designing for Alzheimer's Disease equips designers and care providers with the information they need to plan environments that can greatly enhance the lives of those with Alzheimer's. Explaining in concise, nontechnical terms how the disease affects cognitive and functional skills, the book offers detailed guidance on a broad range of design issues that are central to the creation of therapeutic care settings. The book features:
* Specific design suggestions that are linked to therapeutic goals, such as increasing mobility, reducing confusion, promoting safety, and maximizing functional abilities
* In-depth treatment of design criteria for lighting, color, pattern, texture, acoustics, and more
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