ABSTRACT One of our generation's major health concerns is the growth in dementia and Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Around 55 million individuals worldwide suffer from dementia, with more than 60% residing in low- and middle-income nations. As the percentage of the population that is over the age of 65 increases in practically every country, this figure is predicted to climb to 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050. (World Health Organization, Dementia)
With this growth comes the need for additional support systems, as well as concerns about care quality. Current medical research includes not just therapies for the body and brain, but also the significance of architectural design. Along with the medical profession, architects have the potential to create spaces that can positively improve people's well-being by paying particular attention to the specific sensory needs of Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. This thesis suggests that sensory and spatial design research on Dementia, be used to provide design guidelines for promoting and increasing well-being. Despite the fact that each individual is unique, the shared experience of possessing the senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste provides a common beginning point for design guidelines.
A DEMENTIA VILLAGE Investigating the relevance of sensory and curative architecture for dementia care
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