Designing for dementia patients
Access to nature can help orient older adults to time and place, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Visual, physical and virtual access to nature can help orient older adults to time and place, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Also, using a residential ambience, character, and décor can help make people feel more comfortable.
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January 16, 2020
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