Interior Design as a tool for dementia care Experiences and guidelines for the Therapeutic Habitat Model
This book investigates the role of interior design in the enhancement of the effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological therapies for Alzheimer's disease care. The author presents the conceptual model for an environmental system called "Therapeutic Habitat", meant as a system of environment...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Milan
FrancoAngeli
2021
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| Series: | Design International
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| Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This book investigates the role of interior design in the enhancement of the effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological therapies for Alzheimer's disease care. The author presents the conceptual model for an environmental system called "Therapeutic Habitat", meant as a system of environmental interventions, based on tangible and intangible aspects, products and furniture, objects and services. Its aim is to enhance the well-being of people with dementia and stimulate recognition and interaction with the surrounding environment. |
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| Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (162 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9788835115700 |