The Art of Dementia-Friendly Design

Our senses provide a direct path to our brains. Sensory art is more than just fun, it is therapeutic. Sensory stimulation is brain stimulation.

Art that is functional as well as beautiful.

We know that exposure to music and art, especially when one is actively engaged, improves memory and cognition, This is especially true for people who have dementia.

Music From The Past

Music From The Past - Jailhouse Rock
Audio Art
Music from the Past

Familiar, nostalgic music is the best music. Bring beloved songs from the past to life with Audio Art—a bold and engaging visual and auditory experience specially designed for memory care communities. Reminiscing is strong medicine for us all, and does wonders for people with dementia.

Classical &Instrumental

Classical and Instrumental - Guitar  The Art of Dementia-Friendly Design
Classical Gutair

The Classic & Instrumental Audio Art series blends iconic music selections with bold, eye-catching visuals to deliver a calming and familiar experience for memory care residents. Each piece features digitally enhanced sound, a durable antimicrobial finish, making them both beautiful and functional additions to any space.

Sound Recollection

Sound Recollection - A selection in Audio Art for Memory Care. Push the button and hear the cow moo.
Sound Recollection – Cow

The Sound Recollection series brings comforting and familiar sounds of life into memory care environments. The images on each of these interactive Sound Recollection panels reinforce the memory of the natural sound recording, and help strengthen the association between the sound and its source.  Each piece engages residents through sound and sight.

3D Illustrations

3D Illustrations - Grapes. Creative artwork to adorn the walls of any Memory Care community.

A set of nine whimsical and stimulating pieces or wall art. These unique wall décor pieces combine design with everyday objects in a 3D shadowbox. Each piece is framed with acrylic glass and includes security hardware.

3D Texture Art

3D Texture Panel

Each of six 3D Texture Panels was created specifically around texture and colors that reduce central nervous system activities. Adds color and a point of interest to any room.

Tactile Art

Gear Tree Activity Board - visual and tactile stimulation for people with dementia
Gear Tree Activity Board

Tactile Art encourages exploration for immediate and palpable gratification, helping to relieve stress and confusion. Some items include audio sound to stimulate sound recognition.

Yesterday’s Windows

Diner

Each piece in the Yesterday’s Windows collection is custom made to represent a past activity or experience that is identifiable to the viewer. 

Hobby Windows

"Cooking" is one of 12 Hobby Windows available from Dementia Friendly Design. Each is designed to elicit memories while sparking conversation and socialization.
Cooking

Recalling a favorite pastime from long-term memory is easy and enjoyable with our Hobby Window Collection.  This collection of shadowboxes perfect for memory care patients.