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DESIGNING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT TO SUCCESSFULLY AGE IN PLACE Nicole Cadovius, FAAIDD, MBA, CAPS Ability Beyond
Transcript of designing the right environment to successfully age in place
DESIGNING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT TO SUCCESSFULLY AGE IN PLACE Nicole Cadovius, FAAIDD, MBA, CAPS
Ability Beyond
WHAT IS SUCCESSFULLY AGING IN PLACE?
Life span increase
60% of individuals with Downs Syndrome have Alzheimer's by the time they are 60
Impact of aging related declines Increased risks for falls, choking, & skin breakdown
Multiple chronic diseases requiring complex support care by nurses, therapists, and well trained caregivers
OUR JOURNEY 65 years of providing community
residential care Aging of our population
Alzheimer's-Dementia Accessibility issues Access to good health care
Less than 30% of homes are fully accessible
Over 100 locations to consider for health aging 38 single family homes 11 homes require immediate change
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGE…AGING IN PLACE
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Accessibility barriers in current living environments • Narrow hallways and steep staircases • Bathrooms and kitchens not accessible • Fall Hazards • Poor line of sight for supervision • Fire safety concerns – no sprinklers Typical response for health safety concerns: General population: adding in home supports Group home living: adding staffing each year to meet safety/supervision needs because of environments that are not appropriately designed to support aging in place Physical inventory of homes must be changed.
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KEY BUILDING & DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS TO SUCCESSFULLY AGING IN PLACE
The person / people
Key design considerations
How technology can play a key role to aging in place
Universal Design Principles
Person
Centered Design
Technology
Environmental Design
Mind Body Spirit
PERSON CENTERED WELLNESS
Body
Spirit
Mind
Mind
Body
Spirit
•Vocational •Intellectual •Advocacy
•Physical •Environmental
•Social •Spiritual •Emotional •Community
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BEST PRACTICE MANUAL
Low Maintenance Finishes
Universal Design Concepts
Design for independence Private rooms / open floor plan
Dementia capable considerations
Durable, sustainable interior and exterior
materials
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY
Environmental
Communication
Supportive & Assistive
Telehealth
Safety
FACETS OF DESIGNING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
Individual
Family Friends
Guardians or conservators
Caregivers
CAPS
Occupational and other therapists
Experienced architect and
builder
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Personal considerations Proximity to family, friends, preferred activities Personal wishes and support needs
Location Access to Community Access to Resources Safety of surroundings Climate/geography
Universal Design Kitchen Bathroom
Therapeutic Gardens Promote health aging sensory and exercise opportunities
Furnishings & Interior Design Sturdy, durable, supportive furniture Consider home-like hi/low beds Barrier Free lift systems Consider benefits of color and contrasts
Accessibility though the home Hallways – wide / durable Stairs - rails Entrance – Ramps - Decking
Maintenance Indoor and outdoor considerations
Lighting & Safety Natural light and multiple source lighting
Prevent glare
Internal / external considerations Clutter free well lit surroundings
UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES- 7 KEY ELEMENTS
UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED BATHROOM
UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED KITCHENS
CHOOSE DURABLE SUSTAINABLE, LOW MAINTENANCE FINISHES
EXTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS
Person Centered
Design
Technology
Environmental Design
Mind Body Spirit
Nicole Cadovius email: [email protected]
