DEMENTIA FRIENDLY DESIGN GUIDELINES

PROJECT INTRO: These guidelines are checklists created for the Dane County Dementia Care Specialist Team to provide the Dane County community with guidance on modifying homes and businesses to be more dementia-friendly. There are two checklists—one for homes and one for businesses—with items organized into categories such as Navigation and Layout, Furniture and Fixtures, Signs, Sight, Sound, and Wellbeing. The most important items are marked as priorities. If additional information is needed, a "Why" statement is included with the checklist item, and "Options" are provided for recommended affordable modifications, such as anti-slip mats. These checklists are designed for public use and are distributed by the Dane County Dementia Care Specialist Team to enhance the safety and wellbeing of those living with dementia.