Person-Environment Exchange Processes in Transition into Dementia: A Scoping Review.

Taking both an environmental gerontology perspective and a processual, i.e., transition perspective broadens the understanding of the experience and behavior of people living with early dementia. They constantly interact with and shape their environment and desire a sense of belonging. This sense of belonging might be threatened by dementia but can be actively reinforced by people living with dementia. These person-environment processes and their dynamics over time should be further investigated. Especially, quantitative data and data on the socioeconomic environments are lacking.