ALZHEIMER’S LIVING FACILITY

2022 | Dallas, TX | Healthcare

In this project I was tasked with redesigning the second floor of the Vivacity Memory Care located in Dallas, TX. Having personal experience with a loved one having Alzheimer’s, this project made me wanted to design a space that is interactive, welcoming, and provides a sense of independence . When I was thinking about a concept I wanted to relate it back to my grandma with Alzheimer’s and think about some factors that would make her experience in memory care better.

Concept

Interactive Sensory

When Alzheimer’s patients are moved into memory care, their sense of home and belonging becomes lost, which can lead patients to become less motivated to do daily tasks. When users enter the space they should feel like they belong in this new environment they will soon call home. Throughout the building there will be sensory activities that will help them get physically active, improve cognitive ability as well as memory, and use their fine motor skills. The goal is to ensure patients are comfortable and feel like they still have a sense of control and independence with all the provided amenities they can do that will keep them active physically and mentally.