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Dementia care
 — why it's essential to ensure a safe home environment
Author(s)Jennifer Roberts
Journal titleHomecarer, September 2012
PublisherUK Home Care Association, September 2012
Pagespp 12-13
Sourcehttp://www.ukhca.co.uk/homecarer.aspx?1=1
KeywordsDementia ; Home care services ; Physical environment ; Architectural design [housing [elderly]].
AnnotationThis article looks at the importance of a safe home environment for people living with dementia and offers some practical tips for staff who care for them. These tips include the importance of good lighting, appropriate use of colour and design, minimising background noise and repositioning or removing mirrors. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-121102202 A
ClassmarkEA: NH: R: KE:YB3

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