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Topic: Architecture and Mental Health
Part1: Article
[Vocabular]
stigma: (n.) a negative perception or stereotype in society
sterilized: (adj.) completely clean; (in this case) lacking in stimulation
frigid: (adj.) an environment that’s uncomfortably chilly, lacking warmth
eradicate: (v.) completely eliminate or destroy
linoleum (n.): (usually shortened to lino): a tough flooring material made from natural ingredients like linseed oil, cork dust, and wood flour, known for its durability and wide range of colors and patterns
autonomy: (n.) the ability to be independent, make decisions and act freely.
Part2: Video
[Vocabulary]
dub (something): (v.) give a name or title to something
navigate (around): (v.) walk around an area; especially avoiding obstacles
absorb (sound): (v.) the ability of certain materials to reduce sound
trigger (something): (v.) cause something to happen
light fixture: (n.) any device with an electric lamp inside used for illumination
circadian rhythm: (n.) : the internal biological process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions over a 24-hour period
sundowning: (n.) (name of an Alzheimer symptom) agitation and confusing as the day begins to darken
surface-level: (adj.) a shallow level of understanding of a topic
guiding principal: (n.) a fundamental value that is the basis of a decision or management
mimic: (v.) imitate or replicate a thing or a behavior
(inter)mingle: (v.) people communicating and socializing together.
Discussion Questions:
1. These kinds of nursing homes are great but too expensive to be viable. Discuss.
2. Do you think it’s a moral duty to make dementia patients aware of their condition, or is it preferable to allow them to live unaware?
