There are an estimated 44 million people with dementia worldwide, and that figure is set to escalate dramatically over the coming decades.
For those with the condition, well-designed surroundings can make a real difference – and can even increase life expectancy.
A centre in Scotland teaches simple techniques to make homes and hospitals dementia-friendly, as Eleanor Bradford reports on the BBC.

The article is entitled: ‘Dementia Friendly Design” BBC website.