The physical world can have a significant impact on a person’s experience of dementia, says Tracy Ann Shelbourn, founder and director of Tanglewood Care Homes, which has introduced a project to give residents more choice over their living environment
Living with dementia can have a huge emotional, social, psychological and practical impact on an individual with the condition. The way that a person with dementia feels is down to their individual experience and often factors other than the condition play a part. This can include the relationships the person has, the environment they live in and the support they receive.
Undoubtedly, there are many factors aside from the symptoms of dementia that shape someone’s experience of it. The environment in which they live has been identified as one of the key factors, particularly in care homes. Over 13,000 families in Lincolnshire alone are affected by dementia and while the exact cause of the condition may not be clear, it is vital that there is support for those living with it.
Supporting residents
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