Awareness of the impact staff have on noise levels is a first step towards creating an environment that is sensitive to the needs of the person and will reduce the sense of distress and confusion they may experience. The provision of safe, continuous walking areas that incorporate things of interest also provide distraction and may reduce conflict. Calkins et al (2001) stress the benefits of good environment design in maintaining a sense of the person and avoiding trigger
points which may lead to aggression or disturbance.Kverno et al (2009) suggest that environments
that provide space and reduce social overcrowding show some reduction in BPSD which may be, in part,
a result of carers working in a less crowded environment. Van Hoof et al (2010) reviewed studies into the impact of environmental design for people with dementia, and concluded that although most studies were very small, the outcomes are fairly positive.Cantley and Wilson (2002) studied seven homes before publishing their suggestions for designing and
managing care homes for people with dementia. The homes ranged in size consisting of three nursing, three residential and one dual registered home. The authors make a number of suggestions which integrate the design of the care home with policies and procedures to provide a holistic and person-centred approach. This study emphasises the need to ensure
the environmental design supports the culture of the person with dementia.
Warner (2000) suggests that Alzheimer’s is not a disease of the home but of the mind, and consequently architecture is not a cure. Nevertheless, if environment modifications are used in conjunction with the care provided, it may lessen problems for the person with dementia and their carers. There is a need for further research with larger samples to provide evidence-based insight into the impact of environment modification in dementia. This will increase understanding of the difference these changes make alone, and in conjunction with adapting attitudes and approaches to dementia care.
 
Awareness of the impact staff have on noise levels is a first step towards creating an environment that is sensitive to the needs of the person and will reduce the sense of distress and confusion they may experience. The provision of safe, continuous walking areas that incorporate things of interest also provide distraction and may reduce conflict. Calkins et al (2001) stress the benefits of good environment design in maintaining a sense of the person and avoiding triggerpoints which may lead to aggression or disturbance.Kverno et al (2009) suggest that environmentsthat provide space and reduce social overcrowding show some reduction in BPSD which may be, in part,a result of carers working in a less crowded environment. Van Hoof et al (2010) reviewed studies into the impact of environmental design for people with dementia, and concluded that although most studies were very small, the outcomes are fairly positive.Cantley and Wilson (2002) studied seven homes before publishing their suggestions for designing andmanaging care homes for people with dementia. The homes ranged in size consisting of three nursing, three residential and one dual registered home. The authors make a number of suggestions which integrate the design of the care home with policies and procedures to provide a holistic and person-centred approach. This study emphasises the need to ensurethe environmental design supports the culture of the person with dementia.Warner (2000) suggests that Alzheimer’s is not a disease of the home but of the mind, and consequently architecture is not a cure. Nevertheless, if environment modifications are used in conjunction with the care provided, it may lessen problems for the person with dementia and their carers. There is a need for further research with larger samples to provide evidence-based insight into the impact of environment modification in dementia. This will increase understanding of the difference these changes make alone, and in conjunction with adapting attitudes and approaches to dementia care.
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