ICCER Webinar: Designing Principles in Memory Care Facilities 

ICCER is pleased to present Designing Principles in Memory Care Facilities on March 25 with Associate ICCER Member, Berry Architecture + Associates. 

About the webinar: George and Caitlin will discuss how design principles can be implemented in memory care facilities which can improve quality of life for seniors with memory care challenges by keeping them engaged and stimulated, and how the design can assist staff to accomplish these goals. They will concentrate on two relevant points: planning principles and interior finishes. Planning principles include designing for person-centred care and identifying design elements that will support the remaining abilities of persons in all stages of dementia. Interior finishes will consider how colours, lighting, flooring, soft furnishings, and other interior elements can enhance quality of life and support prolonged functionality for memory care individuals. The webinar will include specific examples and key design principles for real-life support to seniors, staff, and families.

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George Berry has been a practicing architect for over two decades, with 35+ years of overall experience in the construction industry. George launched Berry Architecture + Associates in 1998 as a two-person architecture firm. The firm has since expanded to 15 team members, completing projects in every region of Alberta and southeastern BC. He has worked in the field of seniors' living for 24 years. George has experience with the complete range of care levels, from fully independent apartments to 4D memory care. He is continually advancing his knowledge with ongoing education, particularly in the areas of designing environments for active aging and memory care. George has dedicated his time to national committees for sustainable architecture, seniors' living design, and residential design and have given seminars and presentations throughout Canada on a wide variety of architectural topics. 

Caitlin Wilson joined Berry Architecture in January 2018 as an Intern Interior Designer. She attended Mount Royal University in Calgary and received a Bachelor of Applied Interior Design Degree in 2017. Caitlin is responsible for all interior design components and interior space planning at our firm, as well as assisting with conceptual design, reports, and research. Her role includes analyzing design objectives and spatial requirements based on clients' needs and goals - this involves developing plans and design concepts and selecting materials and finishes that help clients use their spaces to achieve their full potential. Caitlin is very interested in applying these concepts to seniors' living environments, especially in the design of memory care. 

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Please note: This webinar is free for ICCER member organizations*, associate members**, as well as individual members. The cost is $15/site for non-members to attend. See the list of members below!  

*ICCER member organizations: Bethany Care Society, Bow Valley College, CapitalCare, Carewest, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (staff only), Excel Society, Extendicare, Good Samaritan Society, Keyano College, Lifestyle Options, NorQuest College, Shepherd's Care Foundation, Sherwood Care, Silvera for Seniors, St. Michael's Health Group, University of Alberta, Wing Kei

**Associate ICCER members: BioAlberta, Berry Architecture, Dignity Memorial, Rexall; Note: Associate members are entitled to a maximum of 5 free webinar registrations. Additional registrations require payment.