Dementia Spotlight Podcast
Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
Dementia Spotlight Podcast
Episode 51: Guest Sara McCunnie - The Use Of Color And Patterns In Dementia Design.
We have mentioned many times on our podcasts how contrasting colors may help people with dementia because of their vision being affected by these devastating brain diseases. Just one such example would be having mashed potatoes on a dark colored plate so the loved one can see the food better.
In today's episode, we talk with guest Sara McCunnie about the use of color and pattern in dementia design. Sara comes to us from New Zealand and is a registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia. She likes building resilience and reserve in people living with dementia with a goal of the right balance of risk adverse environments and meaningful engagement. Her architectural practice has always been informed by research, both academic and evidence based.
Sara's Websites and Social Media links:
- Link for Sara's Linked in Page
- Link for Dementia Alliance International
Other helpful links for color, patterns and design:
- Link for free environmental design resources.
- Link for The Resource E – essentials book by Stirling - some helpful information on color and pattern.
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