NEW Housing LIN Factsheet on Key Landscape Design Principles for Dementia Care
Landscape Design Principles for Dementia Care (2nd edition)
Housing LIN Factsheet (No. 35)
This updated Housing LIN Factsheet (No. 35), written by Angeli Ganoo-Fletcher, Director, and Helene Saulue, Associate at PRP, emphasises the crucial role of well-designed landscaped gardens in enhancing residents' quality of life, and their potential to promote physical and mental health, while also mitigating the impact of cognitive decline.
Overview
In 2013, PRP collaborated with Housing LIN to produce Factsheet no. 35, offering guidance on landscape design for dementia care. Ten years on, this resource has proven to be a valuable tool and is widely accessed from the Housing LIN’s online design hub.
Housing LIN Factsheet (No. 35)
This updated Factsheet advocates for landscape design that is informed by the latest research on sensory and cognitive impairment. It puts the focus on the importance of creating safe, attractive and engaging environments that are accessible and user-friendly for older and disabled individuals.
Who's it for?
This Factsheet is an invaluable resource for all stakeholders involved in the design and development of housing for older individuals with cognitive and sensory impairment. It is particularly relevant for commissioners, planners, designers and developers who are keen on creating effective and captivating landscapes that support the physical and emotional well-being of residents.
Housing 2023
We look forward to joining PRP at this month's Housing 2023 in Manchester.
They will be presenting in the Specialist Housing Stream session on Providing better options for housing across our growing older population on Wednesday, 28 June from 12pm - 1pm.
We hope you find this of interest!
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Sally Taylor-Ridgway Digital Communications, Marketing and Events Officer |