907: How to Age in Place: Quality of Life through the Full Continuum: The Impact of Interior Design
(Room Bayou AB)
30 Oct 15
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Tracks:
Marketing & Business Development
The implementation of health care reform and increase in community-based services are redesigning how we receive care. Maintaining the continuum of care now requires a focus on all living settings to enhance independence, longevity, and wellness until the end of life. This is the goal of the 2014 Residential Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities. The current emphasis on person-centered care looks to maximize positive outcomes for older adults -whether in a single- family home, townhouse or apartment, continuing care retirement community, assisted living, nursing, or hospice setting. This presentation will highlight information on following the guidelines, creating supportive environments, and using an interior designer as part of the care team.