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The stuff of life
Author(s)David Sheard
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 25, no 5, September/October 2017
PublisherHawker Publications, September/October 2017
Pagespp 22-25
Sourcehttp://www.careinfo.org.uk
KeywordsDementia ; Architectural design [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Architectural design.
AnnotationThe author explains why the quality of interior design and decoration is so important in care homes whose residents have dementia. Environmental aspects of the Butterfly Household Model, a comprehensive culture change model, are outlined. The author identifies key debates relating to the ways in which care homes should be modelled, from a "hotel model" of care to creating a "home" or "household model". (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-171006218 A
ClassmarkEA: KW:YB3: LHB: YB3

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