![]() When Katie saw her new door there wasn’t a dry eye in the hallway. “We’ve managed to cover two doors so far with the help of Sign Universe in Prince Albert. “It’s already such a huge buzz here with all the residents,” McDougall said. In other long-term care facilities that have introduced the idea, social interaction was reported to have increased and even staff felt more energized with a beautified workplace. ![]() Residents recognizing their own doors have an increased sense of safety and privacy. Personalizing interiors has been shown to help people living with dementia. Each wing has 12 different rooms, so there will be 12 different door designs and our residents will know that the green door or the blue door is theirs.” “So instead of just walking down the hallway of a long-term care facility, it feels like you’re walking down the street. McDougall said it gets rid of the sterile, institutional feeling that a long-term care facility can have. The vinyl door decals range in colour and style with windows or stained glass, wrought iron or antique wood - even mail slots.
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