Familiar objects play a key role in bringing comfort to people with dementia. These everyday items from their past help reduce anxiety, spark happy memories, and make the world feel less confusing.[1][2][3][4][5] Think about a favorite chair, a soft blanket,…
Reducing Clutter for Brain Calmness A cluttered home or workspace can make your mind feel just as messy. Clearing out the extra stuff around you helps lower stress and brings a sense of calm to your brain. Studies show that…
Lighting Improvements for Cognitive Clarity Good lighting does more than help you see clearly. It can sharpen your focus, boost alertness, and improve thinking skills by influencing how your brain works. Special cells in your eyes called intrinsically photosensitive retinal…
Contrast Sensitivity in Dementia Contrast sensitivity is the eye’s ability to tell the difference between an object and its background, like seeing a gray sock on a gray carpet. In people with dementia, this skill often weakens early on, making…
Color Coding for Dementia Care People with dementia often feel lost or confused in their surroundings. Color coding offers a simple way to make spaces easier to understand and navigate. This approach uses bright, distinct colors on doors, walls, hallways,…
Visual Cues for Memory Support Our brains love pictures and patterns. They help us remember things better than words alone. Think about sticking a note on your fridge with a bright drawing. That image sticks in your mind and reminds…
Labeling and Dementia Navigation Living with dementia can make everyday tasks confusing, but simple tools like labels help people stay independent at home. Labels are clear signs or stickers placed on doors, drawers, and items to remind someone where things…
Environmental Cues and Cognitive Support Our surroundings send signals that quietly guide our thoughts and choices every day. These signals, called environmental cues, can push us toward habits that help or hurt us. Understanding them lets us redesign spaces to…
Simplifying Choices for Dementia Patients People with dementia often feel overwhelmed by too many decisions. Their brains struggle to process options, leading to confusion, frustration, or agitation. Caregivers can help by narrowing choices to just two or three simple ones…
Choice Overload and Dementia Anxiety People with dementia often feel overwhelmed by too many options in their daily lives. This is called choice overload. When faced with many decisions, like picking clothes or food, they can get anxious, confused, or…