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The physical environment can play a huge role in how
physically safe someone is; but also how emotionally
safe and secure they feel.

If an environment is filled with unfamiliar objects,
strange lighting, poor signage, strange smells, it
becomes a frightening place to be, raising stress
levels and creating a sense of fear and insecurity.
Careful attention to the physical environment can
increase the sense of security and wellbeing for
those living there, creating an enabling space in
which physical wellbeing and emotional security can
be maximised.

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Several dementia-specific audit tools and resources
have been developed for home and supported care
environments. Details of these can be found at the
following website:

http://www.enablingenvironments.com.au/audit-tools--
services.html

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