Design for Social Connection: Impact of Transitional Spaces on Older Adults with and without Dementia
For older adults, home and community transitional spaces may allow ways of engaging with the social landscape and mitigate effects of isolation. Further understanding of the built environment's role in social connections can inform design strategies for improving the lives of older adults in the community.
Authors
- Diana C. Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4924-5370)
- Brandon Frank (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0548-9074)
- Emily Waskow
- Andrew E. Budson
- Tayan Zhang
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- VA Boston Healthcare System (US)
- Boston Center for Memory (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_101126
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00