Alzheimer’s

Dining rooms that are less stressful for Alzheimer’s.
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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…

AlzDesign: Design can reduce stress in the kitchen for an Alzheimer’s household.
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There are ways you can make your kitchen reduce stress for you and your Alzheimer’s loved one. Kitchens are usually a flurry of activity and…

Alzheimer’s safety. The biggest concern for families has DIY fixes.
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We’ll be sharing ways you can make your Alzheimer’s loved one’s home safer with a few easy DIY and design updates. And we are looking at you to share ideas that have worked in your family.

Updating a bathroom for your Alzheimer’s family member?
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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…

Bathroom safety products that are designed for a stylish home.
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Grab bars and shower seats used to be a necessary eyesore for bathroom safety. But no more. How often do people use a towel rack…

Bathroom design tips for Alzheimer’s families
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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…

Mirrors can upset someone with Alzheimer’s? Here’s why.
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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…

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…

Aging in Place? What does it mean for me? Join our live blab.
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Universal design, aging-in-place, design for everyone, ADA…what does it all mean? Let’s blab with Alison Victoria, Matt Muenster, and Stephen Fanuka.

Interior design can be a powerful tool. Let’s dig into better design ideas for Alzheimer’s on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.