The seriousness of Alzheimer's disease places a great demand and responsibility on the shoulders of architects and designers to become more enlightened and informed. By understanding the nature of Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms, a design response can be developed that will greatly benefit those living with dementia. The aim of this Masters candidature is to explore and create design projects, in the context of the interior environment, which will provide the Alzheimer's sufferer with the support and stimulation needed to live a dignified life in the face of their ever-changing, ever- unfolding disease. |
