Are you thinking about the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week?

MENTAL HEALTH – living with dementia.
Are you thinking about the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week? Is your library dementia-friendly?
We have some tips for you! We know navigating library spaces can be daunting for individuals with dementia. Dementia-friendly designs should minimise confusion and promote independence. Clear signage, non-glare surfaces and intuitive spatial layouts ensure ease of navigation and enhance the overall experience for individuals with cognitive impairments. Peace, lighting, acoustics – our thoughtful approach to library design not only supports mental health but also fosters a sense of community and inclusivity.
Dementia-friendly design is key if you want to create inclusive spaces that cater to the needs of all visitors. Dementia affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language and judgment. Libraries, as community hubs, could be more accessible and welcoming to everyone, including those with hashtag#dementia. hashtag#mentalhealth hashtag#wellbeing hashtag#librarysdesign hashtag#designinglibraries Andy Parker Liz McGettigan Mcget Ben Lee Sarah McNicol https://lnkd.in/eAsyTSv3