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    • Wayfinding, the ability to navigate environments, is significantly impaired in individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    • Residential settings for older adults often present complex wayfinding challenges due to non-distinctive layouts, exacerbating distress and reducing social interaction in individuals with dementia.
    • Impaired wayfinding in AD contributes to anxiety, distress, and decreased engagement, highlighting the need for supportive environmental interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing research on the effectiveness of visual cues as an intervention to improve wayfinding abilities in individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    • To synthesize evidence regarding how environmental modifications, specifically visual cues, can support navigation for older adults with cognitive impairments.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of research studies investigating the impact of visual cues on wayfinding performance in individuals with AD.
    • Analysis of literature examining environmental factors influencing navigation in older adults with dementia.

    Main Results:

    • Individuals with AD demonstrate difficulties with wayfinding but retain the capacity to learn and navigate when environments are supportive.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests that specific types of visual cues—colorful, familiar, and personally meaningful—placed at decision points and resident rooms can aid wayfinding in AD.
    • Supportive environmental designs incorporating targeted visual cues show promise in mitigating wayfinding challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Visual cues represent a promising strategy to enhance wayfinding for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) in residential settings.
    • Tailored visual cues can improve navigation, reduce distress, and potentially increase interaction for people with dementia.
    • Further research into the design and placement of effective visual cues is warranted to optimize supportive environments for AD populations.