Need home design help for families with Alzheimer’s disease?

For something that seems as simple as eating, it can be confusing when there are perception and sensory issues from the disease. Patterns, options, and color can be difficult to interpret for some with Alzheimer’s. There are a few things that we can do to make the experience of sharing a meal with an Alzheimer’s loved one better and way less stressful for everyone.

Are you worried about taking your Alzheimer’s loved one outside? Alzheimer design strategies can help make a backyard safer for your loved one to enjoy.

If you are thinking about aging-in-place, check out toilet paper grab bars and towel rack grab bars. I think they should be standard bathroom design.

There are many different home decor and home design strategies that could make a difference to well-being, and help reduce sundowners. 

Think about color contrast when updating your bathroom.  My theory of designing for Alzheimer’s includes taking cues from designs during the time period that the person with…

Wandering and getting lost is a huge safety issue for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. I have a few easy design ideas that can help. The…

Making sure the bathroom is easy to use is important for Alzheimer’s. Are comfort height toilets best? So how do you know the best toilet height? Here’s how.

A digital photo frame can be more than just a compact way to display photos. It can help families stay connected, and comfort those who are feeling the effects of dementia.

The bathroom doens’t have to be a source of stress for a family living with Alzheimer’s at home.   When your family member is diagnosed…

Lady Gaga wrote ‘The Edge of Glory’ for her grandfather who died with Alzheimer’s.

Eating is part of the essential activities for all of us, so why not try to make dining rooms a bit more accommodating for your…

The issue with Alzheimer’s disease and mirrors has an easy design solution. We’ve all had a fright looking in the mirror from time-to-time, and it’s…

Sundowners happens to most people suffering from Alzheimer’s, but there are easy ways to reduce sundowners. Here are some design strategies from an expert.

Any reflection can be upsetting to someone with Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to eliminate stress with Alzheimer’s home design strategies.

Kitchen design for Alzheimer’s It’s a luxury, taking a break to fantasize about the gorgeous designs on Houzz. I love the textures, colors, and the…