ore than 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Although there are dozens of living options for the elderly, and although most specialized establishments have the resources to meet the immediate needs of their residents, many facilities lack universal design features that support a high quality of life for someone with ADRD or mild cognitive impairment. Previous research has shown relationships between behavioral and psy-chological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and environmental characteristics such as acoustics, lighting, and indoor air temperature. 2,3 Physical behaviors of BPSD, including aggression and wandering, and psychological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, and delusions, put residents at risk of injury. 4 6]
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