Advice from the experts: tips for assisted living executives.Programming & Planning "Recognize that assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. may serve residents on a long-term basis, as well as in the short-term while an individual rehabilitates. In both instances, grasp that these environments are homes above and beyond their clinical functions."--George Pressler, president, Planning Decision Resources, Topanga, Calif. Plan the spaces for maximum accessibility related to all aspects of daily living, such as dining, socialization socialization /so·cial·iza·tion/ (so?shal-i-za´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways. so·cial·i·za·tion n. , shopping, recreation, healthcare, banking, exercise, entertainment, grooming Combining, consolidating and segregating network traffic using devices such as digital cross-connects, add/drop multiplexers and SONET switches. Grooming is a telephone term that typically refers to managing high-capacity lines between central offices, carriers, ISPs and very large , education and religion. Remember to make each space unique. Allocate spaces to allow for personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. and individuality. Program varying levels of spaces, from the very private to settings that promote socialization. Plan concepts that promote the person's empowerment, giving control of the personal environment. Incorporate variation within the personal room beyond the basic box of space with nooks and niches, alcoves and angles. For all activities, program and plan the space considering an individual's possible limitations as to distance and reach, sight, hearing, physical stability and strength. Plan for easy access to natural light and nature. Plan for accommodations for clinical and staff areas and staffing operational efficiencies. Design for maximum safety and security for residents and staff. Architectural Design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. "Design and encourage all aspects of the facility to promote resident independence and discourage designed program elements that promote dependence."--Armando Gonzalez, principal, Gonzalez Goodale Architects, Pasadena, Calif. Encourage diverse, multi-use functional experiences. Layout physical therapy and exercise spaces that are visible and easily accessible. Promote use of maximum daylighting For the restoration of culverted streams to above-ground channels, see . Daylighting is the practice of placing windows, or other transparent media, and reflective surfaces so that, during the day, natural light provides effective internal illumination. , especially in stairways and common areas. Incorporate hands-on activity areas for residents such as planter planter, farm or garden implement that places propagating material such as seeds or seedlings into the ground, usually in rows. Broadcasting, i.e., scattering seed in all directions, by hand followed by harrowing (see harrow) to cover the seed with soil was an early benches, patio counters, small cooking areas and storage bins. Include small, easy-to-access conversational sitting areas inside and outdoors. Design common spaces so that individual use is permitted while also attracting group interactions. Avoid formula solutions and work to inspire creative design alternatives that respond to the client's values and guiding principles. "The purpose of (interior) design is to aid individuals in maintaining as much independence and freedom as possible."--Kay Trimmer trimmer see resco nail trimmer, toenail scissors. , president, Kay Trimmer Interior Design, St. Petersburg, Fla. Research all applicable codes and realize that it is the most restrictive ones that must be followed. Research the community for cultural and special interest elements as well as socioeconomic so·ci·o·ec·o·nom·ic adj. Of or involving both social and economic factors. socioeconomic Adjective of or involving economic and social factors Adj. 1. data, to guide in a unique design. Establish a realistic budget and invite Green Design into the project. Review existing maintenance procedures and equipment to establish finishes, furniture and equipment needs. Consider the effects of aging on the five senses--touch, taste, smell, sound and sight--while designing. |
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