With around 50 million people currently living with dementia around the world, and 10 million new cases reported every year, we need to be creating spaces that contribute to an improved quality of life for those living with dementia.
Success stories like that of Hogeweyk Village in the Netherlands, which has helped pioneer a sensitive new form of care for dementia sufferers, motivate us to continue our work around dementia and educating our market on designing spaces and specifying floors that contribute to less stress and anxiety for people living with this condition. We hope the dignity and respect this village provides becomes the norm for dementia treatment all across the globe.
Download the full Hogeweyk Village's inspirational story to see how they improved the quality of life of their residents.
Along with appropriate lighting and signage to aid navigation, the floor and walls are integral components of the interior space. Flooring can help promote a more positive and inclusive environment for those living with Dementia. We have created a list with 10 basic principles for specifying flooring for dementia, and an easy to use infographic with the concepts to consider when designing for dementia. For more detailed information on the key principles for flooring design considerations download our Dementia Brochure and delve into some examples of where Polyflor flooring has been used within dementia-led spaces.
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