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Designing for Dementia

Bringing Positive Dementia Design to Dementia Care Communities

Rachael Wonderlin
https://rachaelwonderlin.com/

Rachael's Designs

Welcome Space

By Rachael Wonderlin on Thursday, January 26, 2017

What is this space? Rachael: This is a welcome space that goes along with my “5 & Dime” area. The space is right outside the Nurses’ Station and features two brand new, red vinyl chairs. It also features a retro-looking CD player and tool collage. What materials did you use? Rachael: My favorite piece here …

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Red Plates = More Eating

By Rachael Wonderlin on Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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 …

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Bait & Tackle Shop

By Rachael Wonderlin on Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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 …

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Engaging Sitting Room

By Rachael Wonderlin on Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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 …

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Office Station

By Rachael Wonderlin on Monday, January 16, 2017

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, …

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Baby Room

By Rachael Wonderlin on Monday, January 16, 2017

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 …

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The only website dedicated to dementia-friendly community design. Designing for Dementia is a site created by Amanda Nowak of The Simple Home and Rachael Wonderlin of Dementia By Day. See their designs, read about why and how they work, and learn more about how to positively influence the lives of those with dementia through environmental adaptations.
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