What is this? Rachael: These are the red plates I ordered for one community where I consulted. These plates and bowls are thick plastic, so they don’t break, but they are bright red in color. Why does this space work well in dementia care? Rachael: The plates and bowls that they had before were an off-white …
What is this space? Amanda: A ‘Bait and Tackle’ shop for men who love to fish. What materials did you use? Amanda: A sofa table with laminate top (prevents top from being scratched when items are moved around); fishing pole without hook; fishing hat and gloves; fishing lure ornaments (with rounded ‘hooks’); tackle box and …
What is this space? Amanda: Before the renovation, this space was used as a den. We turned it into a quiet space for residents to come sit and relax. The client wanted to add in a doll and some nurturing station items, but did not want the space to be set up as a nursery …
What is this space? Amanda: An office station for residents who had careers where they worked at a desk. What materials did you use? Amanda: We used an existing desk. Ideally, the desk would be darker so it contrasted the wall color more. We included colorful office supplies and books relating to different careers like doctor, …
What is this space? Rachael: I always, always build this kind of space in any community I go into. It’s my staple spot. It always looks different, but the baby room is so important. What materials did you use? Rachael: This is a real crib, real baby clothes, real everything. The baby dolls that work best …