EADDAT Tier 2 - R4 Eating, Drinking + Socialising

The Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Tool (EADDAT) is a valuable resource for influencers of the built environment, health and social care practitioners and individuals supporting a loved one with dementia. It can be used for existing, new-build and refurbishment projects across a range of settings; including the home, cafes, restaurants, care homes, day care centres, hospitals and faith buildings. 

This independent evidence-based tool and assessment methodology ensures each project achieves the highest possible standards in ageing and dementia design, suitable for the level of intervention possible within the scope of the project. 

EADDAT is split into three tiers. This is Tier 2, which has seven resources, each designed to be appropriate to the project area:
R1 - Outdoor environments + the public realm 
R2 - Care environments
R3 - Shopping + town 
R4 - Eating, drinking + socialising (this version)
R5 - Activity + leisure 
R6 - Public buildings + work
R7 - The domestic environment

Resources R1 - R6 are accompanied by 'The Essentials' booklet which includes supporting information and a checklist covering:
- Entrances
- Circulation
- Toilets
- Contrast
- Patterns and colours
- Fixtures, fittings and finishes
- Light levels
- Acoustics
- Signage and way finding
- Technology and interfaces
- Heating and small power

R4 - Eating, drinking + socialising
A visit to the cafe, local bakery or a bar is a positive, sociable, experience and could be a very important part of a person’s weekly routine to feel connected to friends, family and the wider community. Providing a space which takes into consideration design that is supportive of an ageing population will allow older people, and people with dementia, to continue taking part in social activities. 

This EADDAT resource will be of benefit to those working on projects which include:
- Cafes, restaurants and eateries
- Public bars

IBSN: 978 1 908063-37-3

Edition: 1st

Pages: 120 - R4 Eating, drinking + socialising + 49 - The Essentials 

Publication: 2022