Monday, August 25, 2025
Creating a dementia-friendly home
Over many years in our home, we build memories, routines and familiarity, so when something happens, such as a dementia diagnosis, we may need to review the suitability of our home as to whether it will continue to meet our changing needs in the future.
Dementia Australia has created an interactive video to show how to make your home safer and more accessible for people living with dementia. Created by experts including occupational therapists and interior designers who understand the experience of people living with dementia and their carers, the video takes you through a typical home, room-by-room.
The viewer can click on a room, such as a living room or bedroom, to reveal tips and ideas on reducing clutter, minimising visual or auditory over-stimulation, and reducing trip hazards.
Thoughtful suggestions are also provided to enhance the overall living experience, including environmental design, furniture selection and placement, and ways to encourage relaxation and meaningful engagement.
Additionally, there are lists of simple and inexpensive improvements you can make to your home, which may be able to be funded by your home care package.
You can view the video by visiting the Dementia Australia website, or let us know if you need assistance to access these helpful and practical resources.