This Teepa Snow Blog, How to Create Dementia-Friendly Spaces, is contributed by By Dr. Rocío Arias, MD, MS, at Positive Approach to Care.
Do you own a restaurant, store, or any other place that provides customer service? Or do you care for someone living with dementia and wonder how to create a supportive environment?
If so, understanding how to design dementia-friendly spaces can greatly enhance the experience for both your customers and persons living with dementia, promoting and upholding an inclusive atmosphere.
How can you create a dementia-friendly space? The answer lies in Teepa’s 4 Fs: Friendly, Functional, Familiar, and Forgiving. By incorporating these principles into your environment, you can succeed in making it a dementia-friendly space.
Friendly: Making Everyone Feel Welcomed and Valued
Functional: Simplifying for Ease and Clarity
Familiar: Creating Comfort Using the Senses
Forgiving: Embracing Positivity and Flexibility
Read the full article about creating these important spaces at teepasnow.com/blog/how-to-create-dementia-friendly-spaces/
As PAC’s mission states: Let’s radically transform the experience of dementia one space at a time.
Teepa Snow
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is a world-renowned dementia educator and founder of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®. This organization provides education and resources for those living with brain change, caregivers, and the general public.
Visit www.teepasnow.com to learn more.
