de Fiddes are excited to introduce you to our new blog page! This is a place where we plan to share our thoughts and reviews on design, architecture, products and the latest cutting edge research.
Our team will be posting regularly on de Fiddes projects, review new and exciting innovations, pass on to you the latest education, share and promote notes of inspiration and show you some fabulous photos from our interior fit outs. Keep up to date on latest products in the market, articles of interest and research findings from our Managing Director, Debbie de Fiddes.
Our blog will not only be an example of what keeps the team at de Fiddes committed to being at the forefront of innovation but a fun place to collect and seek ideas, advice for all things design and even just to share whatever is on our minds.
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The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) recently launched the ‘Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Toolkit.’ (EADDAT) This range of resources provides evidence based research and checklists for families and businesses to use to make places more accessible for an ageing population, and those living with dementia.
Read MoreThis month we have been looking at stimulating activities and the spaces which facilitate them, and as a result combat boredom. We found this great digital book club for residents and those with Dementia. Hearthside Book Club. Read our review!
Read MoreOutdoors have always been in, but never more so than now. More evidence is coming out regarding the importance of a connection to nature, for everyone, but especially those living in aged care.
We were interested to read a study from the Netherlands, that asked whether challenging behaviour in Nursing Home Residents (Including those with Dementia) changed because of the COVID-19 quarantine measures.
What was found is incredibly interesting and surprising!
Morrison government is offering a $150 tax write off before June 30th. Now is the time to upgrade your space. As specialists in aged care and dementia design, de Fiddes is uniquely placed to audit, fit out and clinically review our most vulnerable aged care homes.
We are running meetings via skype and it's all business as usual here!
Often a decision is made to refurbish or to improve one part of an aged care facility at a time – such as a house or a wing. This can involve structural works to remove walls, add walls, reconfigure bathrooms or kitchens or it can simply be replacement of furnishings such as flooring and chairs.
Our considerable combined years of expertise in this area ensures we have good tips to share before you embark on your project!
