However, when life becomes confusing, when we lack confidence and when we are lonely, we turn to the things we love for refuge. Thus, for a person with Alzheimer's Disease, his or her private space may offer subliminal therapeutic measures and may easily be altered to incorporate individualized preferences. On the other hand, these specific research findings may be applied to the design of group spaces in residential and daycare facilities where pleasing the majority of Alzheimer's residents is a priority. No matter the setting, let us continue our quest to help those who no longer can help themselves. Let us renew our efforts to inform students that through such avenues as research, practice and product design, we may offer assurance and assistance to those in need.
Designers can make a difference . . .