The Miracle Kitchen: How Architecture & Design Can Transform Care

Описание: We often think of dementia as an interior condition, one that happens within a person’s mind, independent of the outside world. However, as dementia and design experts note, we are in constant contact with our environments, and people with dementia are profoundly impacted by the spaces they occupy. How do we design a world for people with cognitive change? And what do the environments traditionally designed for older adults say about their current role in society? In this episode of The Age of Aging, we look at how architecture and design can both benefit those with dementia or become a detriment to their longevity.  

Inside this episode: 

• The Miracle Kitchen: Dr. Jason Karlawish discusses the Greenhouse Project and alternative approaches to dementia care design.  

• The History of Concealment: Architectural historian Annmarie Adams explains how concealment has historically defined spaces for the sick and the elderly.  

• Inclusive Design: Dementia Design Specialists Greg and Fiona Walsh share how they implement inclusive designs to reduce stress and promote independence. 

Resources available on the episode webpage linked below 

• Learn more about the Greenhouse Project (https://thegreenhouseproject.org/our-...)  

• Read “Concealment and Compassion” by Shannon Mattern (https://placesjournal.org/article/arc...)  

• Listen to Sally Chivers’ podcast, “Wrinkle Radio” (https://sallychivers.ca/)   

• Read “Deception and Design: The Rise of the Dementia Village” (https://www.e-flux.com/architecture/t...)   

• Explore the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “The Apartment” (https://alzfdn.org/TheApartment/)  

• Learn more about Shannon Mattern (https://wordsinspace.net/about/)  
• Learn more about Annmarie Adams (https://www.mcgill.ca/ssom/staff/annm...)  

• Visit Fiona Kenney’s website (https://www.fionakenney.com/about)  

• Visit the Dementia Design Specialist Architects website (https://ddsarchitects.org/about-us/)  

Special thanks this episode to Jason Karlawish, MD, Shannon Mattern, PhD, Annmarie Adams, PhD, Sally Chivers, PhD, Fiona Kenney, Greg Walsh, and Fiona Walsh. 

The Age of Aging is a Penn Memory Center production hosted by Editorial Director Terrence Casey and Producer Jake Johnson. Contributors include Dalia ElSaid, Jason Karlawish, Emily Largent, and Alison Lynn. 

The Age of Aging is made possible by generous support from the Michael Naidoff Communications Hub fund. 

Today’s episode is sponsored by The TIAA Institute, a think tank committed to building knowledge that advances lifelong financial security and well-being while considering the intersections of health and wealth. Their cutting-edge research provides actionable financial and longevity insights that help individuals and employers navigate the complex journey of aging. 

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