2. Window dressings help to reduce glare and are mounted on a rod system which is easy to pull closed. A cord and pulley system can be confusing to cognitively challenged residents.

3. Floor surfaces are wood, which enables residents to propel w/c with less force than carpeted floors require. Wood, however, is a harder surface in the event of falls.

4. Low ceilings and hard floors tend to make the dining/living room seem like an echo chamber. A variety of sound dampening techniques could be implemented to improve the acoustics, such as wall carpeting or acoustic ceiling panels.

5. Living room furniture could be elevated to allow residents to stand easier. Arm supports should be solid enough to use as support when standing. Couches and chairs should be comfortable yet not allow residents to "sink" into them. Casters are not recommended as they may cause furniture to move as resident is moving into or out of them. Rocking chairs and chairs that swivel may also be a safety risk. Furniture fabric should be moisture resistant.

6. A large aisle provides easy w/c maneuvering into, out of, and within the room.

7. Placemat colors can be chosen by the residents to increase their feeling of control. Placemats can also increase visual contrast and help decrease accidents and spills. Easier to identify appropriate number of place settings for "table setters". Table height should comfortably accommodate w/c users.

8. Wall paint should have a matte or semi gloss finish to decrease reflected glare. Floor surface can also be a source of reflected glare. Polished or highly waxed floors should be avoided.

9. Walls in the dining room could be decorated with food related artwork to increase visual cueing and ambiance.

10. Tables have straight sides, which enables residents to determine their "territory" easier. Borders around edges help residents with visual acuity.