Designing a Better Day: Guidelines for Adult and Dementia Day Services Centers

This guidebook offers design guidelines for adult and dementia day services centers (ADCs). It examines the current fragmented state of ADC literature and aims to provide a framework for successful development, emphasizing the interplay between people, program, and physical setting. The book presents case studies of different ADC types, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses to identify effective design patterns for various activities, including personal care and health support services. A detailed process for facility development is outlined, along with tools for assessing existing ADCs and projecting financial feasibility. Ultimately, the guide seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia by creating more supportive and engaging environments. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Better-Day-Guidelines-Dementia/dp/0801884152?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=26c947fffd88d79f5ebe817a6a734fb1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/