Over 40% of nursing home residents in the Netherlands are estimated to have visual impairments. In this study, light conditions in Dutch nursing homes were assessed in terms of horizontal and vertical illuminances and colour temperature. Results showed that in the seven nursing homes vertical illuminances …

The design and realization of a healthy indoor environment is a challenge that is investigated from different perspectives at the unit Building Physics and Systems (BPS; Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning) of Eindhoven University of Technology. Performance requirements (for instance, with …

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Behavioural and psychological symptoms, such as nocturnal restlessness and wandering, are seen in 90% of patients with dementia at some point in their course. Non-pharmacologic interventions, such as high-intensity lighting, can play an important role in managing these behavioural and psychological symptoms …

Onderzoek naar de kwaliteit van voorlichting over diervoeding en verlichting bij leguanen en baardagaamen

Het is een opwindende tijd om als docent beeldende vorming in een museum te werken. Kunst en cultuureducatie staan hoog op de politieke agenda. Er wordt een steeds groter beroep op culturele instellingen gedaan om cultureel erfgoed in te zetten voor het bevorderen van sociale cohesie. Culturele instellingen …

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Background: An estimated 18 million people in the world have to cope with a decline in intellectual functioning that is not a normal part of the ageing process, called dementia. By 2025, this number is expected to reach 34 million. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50-70 % of all cases of dementia. In …