Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define personhood in the context of dementia care and explain why it shapes every environmental decision
• Identify the language and framing patterns that reinforce stigma in care settings
• Describe at least two methods for involving residents with dementia in decisions about their environment
• Explain how colour, light, and sensory design affect the wellbeing of people living with dementia
• Select meaningful objects and personal artefacts to support resident identity in a care space
• Outline a participatory approach to gathering resident stories and translating them into environmental changes
• Distinguish between technology that serves the organisation and technology that serves the resident
• State the four questions to ask before introducing any new technology into a care setting
• Recall the early warning signs that technology is being rejected by staff or residents
• Recognise the role of cultural identity and food in supporting dementia wellbeing
• Summarise the key principles of designing dementia-friendly communal spaces that reduce social isolation
• List the CQC and NICE standards most relevant to dementia care environments