EADDAT Tier 2 - R7 The Domestic Environment

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 
R5 - Activity + leisure 
R6 - Public buildings + work 
R7 - The domestic environment (this version)

R7 - The domestic environment
It is understandable that the majority of people wish to remain in their homes and society should support them to do so for as long as possible. However, remaining at home can raise many challenges for people with dementia and their carers, as the majority of current housing stock is not supportive of cognitive accessibility needs. There are however a few design solutions which are cost neutral and can have a significant positive impact on everyday life at home.

This EADDAT resource will be of benefit to those working on projects which include:
- At home

IBSN: 978 1 908063-37-3

Edition: 1st

Pages: 71

Publication: 2022