Project Details
Key findings
We discovered that sensory rooms in care homes are often not set up in a way to be enjoyed by people with dementia, Existing facilities offer only a limited range of sensory stimulation and often are not age appropriate. There is limited knowledge and training regarding sensory stimulation amongst staff and we therefore developed a guide book advising on the design of multi sensory environments for people with dementia.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/03/13 → 28/02/15 |
Collaborative partners
- University of Southampton (Joint applicant)
- Care UK (Project partner)
Keywords
- dementia care
- sensory design
- inclusivity
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Paradise Room: how the sensory room can become a desirable destination for residents in care homes
Jakob, A., 2022, Design for people living with Dementia. Rodgers, P. A. (ed.). London, U.K.: RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Implementing sensory design for care-home residents in London
Jakob, A., Collier, L. & Ivanova, N., Sept 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Sensory design for dementia care - the benefits of textiles
Jakob, A. & Collier, L., 29 Jun 2018, In: Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice (RFTD). 5, 2, p. 232-250Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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