Intersection of Dementia + Design

This course intends to redress the balance between dementia care and dementia design by focussing on the complex combination of the individu

This course intends to redress the balance between dementia care and dementia design by focussing on the complex combination of the individual, dementia and the built environment.

This course will develop your knowledge of the key principles of ‘dementia friendly’ design which is seen as one of a set of non-pharmacological interventions for people with a dementia. Therefore any setting for people living with a dementia should be dementia friendly to optimise the treatment outcomes from all interventions.

SUITABLE FOR

Anyone involved in the development, delivery and use of services and spaces of inclusive environments.

DELIVERY

This course is delivered over 2 days and includes presentations and interactive workshops.

CONTENT

Content includes topics such as:

• Dementia design principles
• Impairments of ageing & dementia
• Policy overview
• Accessible interior environments
• Outdoor spaces
• Supporting unmet need & communication
• Lighting design
• Signage & wayfinding
  

CPD

This event is RIBA approved CPD.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In case the event is moved/cancelled, we ask overseas delegates to contact the centre prior to booking travel/accommodation for this event.


CANCELLATIONS

To be entitled to a refund all cancellations MUST be received in writing no later than 2 weeks prior to the event date. An 80% refund will be given if cancelled more than 4 weeks prior to the event and 50% refund if less than 4 weeks notice is given. No refund will be given if cancellations are received within 2 weeks before the event. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcomed.

For further information about this event please contact us at dementia@stir.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1786 467745.