Dutch care environments for people with dementia

impressions from the perspectives of an architect and a gerontologist

Journal Article (2020)
Author(s)

Kay Shannon (Auckland University of Technology)

Birgit Jürgenhake (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)

Research Group
Public Building and Housing Design
Copyright
© 2020 Kay Shannon, Birgit Jürgenhake
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-01-2020-0002
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Publication Year
2020
Language
English
Copyright
© 2020 Kay Shannon, Birgit Jürgenhake
Research Group
Public Building and Housing Design
Issue number
2
Volume number
24
Pages (from-to)
143-147
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss Dutch innovative care environments for older people, including those living with dementia, from the perspectives or an architect and a social gerontologist. Design/methodology/approach: The authors visited three care environments for older people, each offering an innovative approach to living housing older people, including people with dementia. The settings are discussed from two disciplinary perspectives, facilitating an understanding of the influence of the built environment on daily life for residents. Findings: The three facilities were all architecturally varied and resembled “real” homes to varying degrees. Additionally, each entrance offered a different welcome to the external community, ranging from full accessibility to a closed and fortified appearance. Within each facility, the built environment afforded residents opportunities to participate in valued activities, including interacting with members of the wider community. Originality/value: The inclusion of two disciplinary perspectives offers a richer discussion of the physical and social aspects of the care environments that would be offered by one perspective alone.

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