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Designing a Dementia-Friendly Living Environment: Practical Tips for Families

Caring for a loved one with dementia brings daily challenges that most families are not prepared for. I remember walking into my aunt's house after her diagnosis and realizing how disorienting her own home had become. The cluttered countertops, the patterned rug that looked like a set of stairs, the dark hallway leading to the bathroom - every detail seemed to work against her. That experience taught me something important: the space we live in can either support or confuse