Noise impacts everyone differently. People with dementia suffer a lot from noise. Too much noise causes confusion and agitation. It is essential that nursing homes and hospitals maintain appropriate noise levels for people living with dementia. Excess noise in care facilities can cause patients to wander, fall or develop behaviour problems such as anxiety and […]
Noise impacts on your workspace
According to Worksafe Qld, exposure to noise in your work environment may cause several physiological and psychological responses. Noise can: Cause hearing loss Annoy and interfere with speech Interfere with concentration and thought processes Disturb sleep Cause fatigue and aggression Reduce immune response Lead to heart disease For your interest, we have curated some examples […]
Creating Acoustically Sound Hospitals
When you go to the hospital, it is generally out of necessity, not because you want to. You go because you are sick, you need surgery, or you are there to visit a loved one who is unwell. Historically hospitals were a place to rest and recover; today, the hospital experience is different. Why are […]