Talking Design: Air Quality, Acoustics and Dementia
12/14/21 • 25 min
It was a chance meeting with Mary Marshall in 1993, the then Professor at the University of Stirling and Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, that inspired Annie and Ricky Pollock to introduce the principles of designing for people with dementia into all their projects.
In this episode of the Dementia Podcast “Talking Design: Air Quality, Acoustics, and Dementia”, Colm is joined by Annie and Ricky to announce the launch of two new books by the husband and wife team, “A Breath of Fresh Air” by Annie Pollock and “Acoustics in Aged Care” by Richard Pollock.
Annie is an award-winning landscape architect with a particular interest in designing outdoor spaces for people living with dementia and the impact of poor air quality in the spaces we live, especially as we age. Ricky formed the architectural and planning consultancy firm Burnett Pollock Associates which specialises in the research and design of enabling care environments for people with dementia.
Colm joins Annie and Ricky at their home in Edinburgh Scotland to talk about their new books, discuss how air quality and acoustics can impact the quality of life of a person living with dementia and give us practical advice on what we can do to improve the air quality and acoustics in environments where people with dementia live.
A Breath of Fresh Air is also available as a free online download
To purchase your printed copy of A Breath of Fresh Air on the HammondCare eShop today
Acoustics in Aged Care is available as a free online download
To purchase your printed copy of Acoustics in Aged Care on the HammondCare eShop today
Additional resources
The Room Outside by Annie Pollock and Colm Cunningham
The Dementia Centre: DeMEntia Design School resources
It was a chance meeting with Mary Marshall in 1993, the then Professor at the University of Stirling and Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, that inspired Annie and Ricky Pollock to introduce the principles of designing for people with dementia into all their projects.
In this episode of the Dementia Podcast “Talking Design: Air Quality, Acoustics, and Dementia”, Colm is joined by Annie and Ricky to announce the launch of two new books by the husband and wife team, “A Breath of Fresh Air” by Annie Pollock and “Acoustics in Aged Care” by Richard Pollock.
Annie is an award-winning landscape architect with a particular interest in designing outdoor spaces for people living with dementia and the impact of poor air quality in the spaces we live, especially as we age. Ricky formed the architectural and planning consultancy firm Burnett Pollock Associates which specialises in the research and design of enabling care environments for people with dementia.
Colm joins Annie and Ricky at their home in Edinburgh Scotland to talk about their new books, discuss how air quality and acoustics can impact the quality of life of a person living with dementia and give us practical advice on what we can do to improve the air quality and acoustics in environments where people with dementia live.
A Breath of Fresh Air is also available as a free online download
To purchase your printed copy of A Breath of Fresh Air on the HammondCare eShop today
Acoustics in Aged Care is available as a free online download
To purchase your printed copy of Acoustics in Aged Care on the HammondCare eShop today
Additional resources
The Room Outside by Annie Pollock and Colm Cunningham
The Dementia Centre: DeMEntia Design School resources
Previous Episode
Talking Engagement: HammondCare’s Christmas Appeal
As we approach Christmas, join Colm and Claire McCarthy, Head of HammondCare Foundation, as they discuss the important work of the Foundation in raising funds to support people with dementia.
In “Talking Engagement: HammondCare’s Christmas Appeal” we hear how this year’s Christmas fundraising event “Get on board” is about providing opportunities for our listeners to be involved in supporting residents in our care, including those with dementia, to experience activities that promote engagement, independence and wellbeing.
People with dementia can feel isolated from family and friends and the COVID-19 pandemic has only enhanced this. “Get on board” is about reconnecting residents through the purchase of wheelchair accessible buses, so they can get back to doing the things that matter to them.
Colm and Claire also give some helpful tips on how to support a person with dementia to have a joyous time at Christmas celebrations, including how to engage the person in traditional Christmas activities, ensuring the environment isn’t too overwhelming, and providing a quiet space for rest.
To find out more about HammondCare’s Christmas Appeal go to “Get on board”.
Next Episode
Talking Dementia: Festive tips for celebrations
In this Christmas episode of The Dementia Podcast, Talking Dementia: Festive tips for celebrations, Colm is joined by author and dementia champion, Agnes Houston and Dementia Consultants, Colleen McDonald and Ashley Roberts to share their experience of how to make your holiday event fun for everyone in the family.
Colm speaks with Agnes about the sensory impacts of dementia on the person, and what to consider when including a person with dementia at busy and often noisy occasions. Colleen shares her thoughts on how to plan and present the festive feast so the person with dementia can take part. While Colm and Ashley focus on the importance of looking after yourself at this busy time, taking a break, and sharing the caring role with others.
Access Agnes’ book as a free download or audiobook here “Talking Sense”
You can find more books and resources at The Dementia Centre.
Information and support services for countries across the world can be found here.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from The Podcast Team
The Dementia Podcast - Talking Design: Air Quality, Acoustics and Dementia
Transcript
Hello again and thank you for joining the Dementia Podcast. I'm your host, Colm Cunningham. And in this episode, we're joined by not one, but two architects, Annie and Ricky Pollock. And I'm here in their cozy sitting room in Edinburgh, Scotland, to discuss their latest books on the importance of air quality and acoustics in aged care. This episode continues our Talking Design Series, as we build up a compendium of important episodes to hel
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