Enhancing the lives of Enhancing the lives of people with dementiapeople with dementia

Dementia Focus GroupDementia Focus Group

Purpose of the groupPurpose of the group• To ensure the homes we provide for people with dementia are designed, decorated and furnished to a standard that enhances the wellbeing of people we support.

• To provide the right environment rather than bewildering or hostile settings to help people remain as independent as they can be.

• To meet objective 11 (Living well in Care Homes) of the Dementia Strategy

Dementia StandardsDementia Standards

BedroomBedroomLiving RoomLiving RoomDining RoomDining RoomEntrance / CorridorsEntrance / CorridorsBathrooms / Toilets / EnsuiteBathrooms / Toilets / EnsuiteGardens / Outdoor spaceGardens / Outdoor space

Dementia StandardsDementia Standards

WallsWallsFloorsFloorsFurnitureFurnitureFurnishingsFurnishingsLightingLightingSignageSignageAssistive TechnologyAssistive Technology

The aging eye

•A Typical 60 year old receives about 1/3 of the retinal luminance of a 20 year old.

•Reduction of contrast of images and vividness of colour.

•Reduced ability to discriminate certain colours.

•Increased time to adapt to different light levels

Age related eye diseasesAge related eye diseases

Flooring

Personalised Doors

SignageSignage

People are able to find and use toilet unaided.

People are able to find their bedrooms.

People can find their way around.

ReminiscenceReminiscence

What does it all meanWhat does it all mean

Fewer slips, trips and falls.Fewer slips, trips and falls. Less weight loss / improved appetiteLess weight loss / improved appetite More independence at mealtimes More independence at mealtimes Reduction in physical aggression.Reduction in physical aggression. Reduction in anti psychotic medication.Reduction in anti psychotic medication. More quality time with peopleMore quality time with people..

Outdoor SpacesOutdoor Spaces

Gardening is good for you

•Natural light and sunlight improves sleep, mood and behaviour and stocks up on vitamin D

•Resting in a garden helps to explore memories.

•Gardening is an excellent mental workout and provides creativity, independence and social interaction.

PatioPatio

EvaluationEvaluation of work of work

Each home to:Each home to: Monitor falls before and after any Monitor falls before and after any redecorationredecorationMonitor food intake before and after Monitor food intake before and after changes to crockerychanges to crockeryMonitor behaviours before and after Monitor behaviours before and after signage introduced and redecorationsignage introduced and redecoration