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Holding on to home : designing environments for people with dementia

Author: Cohen, U., Weismen, G. D.
Year: 1991
Type: Book

Abstract:

People with dementia live in environments ranging from their own homes to community-based group homes and long-term care facilities. Holding On to Home addresses key issues for the planning and modification of all these settings. The book is thoroughly illustrated. The authors set forth a program of practical design principles linked to specific therapeutic goals. A useful reference for caregivers, architects and interior designers.

Further Details

Pages 181
Publish Location Baltimore
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN/ISSN 0801840694
Notes original
Keywords carer, cognitive, design, modification

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