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Destined to become the defining work on the subject, this timely reference addresses the single fastest growing segment of the senior living industry. Assisted living housing gives seniors who are unable to live independently, but who do not need intensive nursing home care, meals, housekeeping, and other services, as well as twenty-four hour access to medical assistance. This visually rich reference includes dozens of design solutions from successful assisted living facilities, along with fifteen case studies from the U.S. and Europe. It also covers recent developments in the industry including major changes in financing, growth of dementia, and interest in aging-in-place. All in all, it is the most comprehensive guide to assisted living design that you will find in any single volume.

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Designing for Seniors - includes European & USA by Helle Dane

5 Stars
December 29, 2006
This is an amazing book because it includes design considerations that are European and American. Northern Europe has a definite view of the aging population that is very different than that of Americans. Much more focused on wellness, physical activity, landscape as part of healing, maximizing the aging process. This book also includes American facilities that are more focused on creating a HOME for elders. Wonderful photos too. Comment made that senior residences are designed for the daughters (those who make the decision) rather than for the residents. This gives you ideas on how to change that issue... for the positive. Very good resource book.

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