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

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.

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.

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…

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.

Your home can create a better life with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. We need to be better prepared with both empathy and a smart plan…

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.

Join us to talk kitchen and bath design for Alzheimer’s with #KBTribechat on August 19 at 2pmET.   I’ve posted a few blogs about designing…

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

Why does aging-in-place matter?  Aging-in-place isn’t a topic that should be put off until we’re older. And it shouldn’t wait until someone is concerned that…

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…

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

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…

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.

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

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.