Service Thinking in Architectural Design for Dementia in the Finnish Context.

Dementia is a globally growing problem, which is putting pressure on public services, including those in Nordic countries, to offer care to everyone in need. Contemporary approaches to dementia care are evolving from institutional and medical solutions to more human-centred, community-based, and emotion-oriented, which positively impacts the well-being of persons with dementia. Principles of ageing-in-place and the benefits of living at home are strongly emphasised in research.

Integrated Living for People with Memory Decline.

Global population ageing will impact our communities. Increasing number of older adults live at home with physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges. Enhancing living solutions that support physical and social wellbeing of people with memory decline is important for their wellbeing.

Recommendations for Acoustical Environments for Seniors and Persons with Memory Decline.

This article adds to the conversation on sensory design in architecture and interior design, with a focus on acoustics in living and care environments for seniors and persons with memory decline. The demographic growth of aging populations and increases in dementia and memory disorders poses challenges for supply and design of appropriate care and living environments. We discuss the importance of understanding the role of senses, hearing in particular, in design and ultimately resident experience, functionality and quality of life.