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Flooring for Dementia Friendly Facilities from Polyflor

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Dementia has unfortunately affected most of us in some way or another. Whether or not we have personally gotten to a vulnerable age, or have a loved one who has experienced it, dementia is a human condition that should be taken seriously by all.

In 2013, an estimated 322,000 Australians suffered from dementia, 74 percent of whom were aged 75 or older. Considering Australia's rapidly ageing population, this number will only rise. According to projections by the Australian Government, this number will triple to approximately 900,000 by 2050. This substantial growth will place high demands on local health and aged care systems and services, including equipping health professionals with the right training and funding research for treatment and prevention.

This is where architects and designers come in. It's important for us to plan ahead and design our homes, hospitals and aged care facilities to accommodate the rise of those dealing with dementia. Creating "dementia-friendly" environments means ensuring flexibility and prolonging the life cycle of a building and its products.

So where do you begin? Well a wealth of information already exists on how to implement the most ideal design. For instance, the Victorian Department of Health suggests using colour as a wayfinding tool, and draws attention to how much natural daylight a space has as this influences how particular colours are contrasted and seen. Another major aspect of designing a dementia-friendly environment, whether it's a home or a facility, is selecting the right flooring material and finish.

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