The Role of Flooring in Dementia-Inclusive Design

Description

This CPD provides accurate and evidence-based information on how to correctly design dementia inclusive environments. It explores the effects and challenges of dementia when designing facilities and outlines the best practice guidance – with a particular focus on flooring. Aimed at professionals specifying floor coverings for commercial and public buildings, or anyone who has an in interest in inclusive design, ‘The role of flooring in dementia-inclusive design’ provides you with the help to get started. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- What dementia is, its common symptoms and the types of dementia

- The prevalence of dementia in the UK

- The role that flooring plays in dementia-friendly design

- Best practice guidance for designing a dementia-friendly flooring scheme

- The help and guidance that is available to support you in selecting the right floring products

- How to start designing a dementia-friendly scheme

This CPD can be delivered live by one of Forbo’s trained advisors with the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation