Symposium Designing for Dementia

On Tuesday, November 19, we are hosting a symposium on designing spaces for people with dementia. This symposium is of interest to architects, facility managers/service providers and housing managers in healthcare.

Dementia and the living environment

Dementia is becoming more common. One in five people will develop dementia. Much research is needed to prevent and treat dementia. But adapting the living environment, taking into account the experiences of people with dementia, is also important. Proper interior design makes one feel at home. As a flooring manufacturer, we receive many questions about furnishings and dementia that go beyond just the choice of flooring. That is why we are organizing on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the symposium Designing for People with Dementia. This symposium is about designing the total living environment for people with dementia where it is not just about the floor.

Program:

10:45 a.m. Reception

11:00 a.m. Tour (optional)

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m. Welcome and introduction

1:30 p.m. Jan van der Hammen of Ervarea: The Experiences of People with Dementia

2:10 p.m. Anja Dirks of Studio id+: Dementia-friendly and inclusive design

2:45 p.m. Break

3 p.m. Beatrice Montesan - KAW architects: Dementia-friendly design toolkit

3:40 p.m. Rene Treffers - Forbo: Collaboration with DSDC

4 p.m. Closing, drinks

4:30 p.m. End

REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM DESIGNING FOR DEMENTIA

Register for this timely and interesting symposium by Nov. 11!

Location

Forbo Coevorden

The Symposium will take place at Forbo, Parallelweg 45 in Coevorden. Here you will find, among other things, the very latest technology when it comes to producing homogeneous vinyl and digital printing.