Routledge Creating Empowering Environments for People with Dementia - Routledge

This edited volume examines how environments can either support or hinder the lives of people living with dementia, presenting practical design solutions across residential and public spaces. Drawing on insights from people with dementia themselves, the book explores individual homes, specialist care facilities, and urban landscapes to demonstrate how thoughtful environmental design can enhance well-being and independence. The chapters address a critical gap identified by recent Cochrane meta-analysis findings, offering evidence-based approaches to inclusive design that move beyond traditional institutional models. Spanning from domestic interiors to city-wide planning, this resource is essential for healthcare professionals, architects, urban planners, and caregivers seeking to create spaces that respect dignity and foster autonomy for those living with dementia.