 DESIGN
FOR DEMENTIA:
PLANNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY
AND THE CONFUSED
Margaret P. Calkins, Ph.D.
"The author brings together a real understanding of the
needs of the Alzheimer's individual and the skills of the
interior designer and architect. This is a long-awaited blending
of human dynamics within the environment arena."
- Barbara Wilson, MSW, Ph.D.
Director of Social Work and In-Service Education
Gouverneur Diagnostic and Treatment Center
New York, New York
This pioneering book is a creative and practical guide
for the design of special care units for people with dementia
and related disorders. The first book of its kind, this
easy to read guide uses a unique theoretical framework combining
solid psychological concepts with state-of-the-art architectural
design principles. It includes diagrams and photographs,
which make it a practical guide for administrators who are
upgrading an existing facility or planning a new one. It
is also a valuable source of information for students of
social gerontology and architecture. Especially attractive
is the book's emphasis on low cost solutions to design problems.
And, while the book focused on special care units for people
with Alzheimer's, it is applicable to all long term care
facilities, adult day care center, hospitals and
caregivers in the home.
Note: The publisher of this book has gone out of business.
The book is available in copied and tape bound format for
$30.00 plus $5.95 shipping and handling. To order send this
page and a check or money order to:
I.D.E.A.S., Inc.
8055 Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094
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