Designing Interiors for People with Dementia

It is well documented that the internal environment plays a significant role in 
the quality of life of someone living with dementia. The first edition of Designing 
interiors for people with dementia was written by Richard Pollock in 2003 and 
updated in 2007 and 2012. This fourth edition includes more detail on how to 
achieve suitable interiors for people with dementia, in a practical way. It has 
been expanded by Liz Fuggle, an associate of both BPA Architecture and 
the Dementia Services Development Centre. The book looks at practical and 
aesthetic aspects of interior design, as well as fixtures and fittings, including 
building elements such as staircases and window design. It explores the key 
principles underpinning designing interiors for people with dementia, with 
chapters on building elements, appropriate furniture, fixtures and fittings, as 
well as a room-by-room guide. Over 150 photographs have been included, 
illustrating good and bad examples of design for people with dementia.