![Page 1: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
DESIGNING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT TO SUCCESSFULLY AGE IN PLACE Nicole Cadovius, FAAIDD, MBA, CAPS
Ability Beyond
![Page 2: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 3: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
WHAT IS SUCCESSFULLY AGING IN PLACE?
![Page 4: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
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
![Page 5: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
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
![Page 6: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGE…AGING IN PLACE
6
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.
![Page 7: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
![Page 8: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
![Page 9: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
![Page 10: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
![Page 11: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
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
![Page 12: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
PERSON CENTERED WELLNESS
Body
Spirit
Mind
Mind
Body
Spirit
•Vocational •Intellectual •Advocacy
•Physical •Environmental
•Social •Spiritual •Emotional •Community
![Page 13: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
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
![Page 14: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY
Environmental
Communication
Supportive & Assistive
Telehealth
Safety
![Page 15: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
![Page 16: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
FACETS OF DESIGNING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
Individual
Family Friends
Guardians or conservators
Caregivers
CAPS
Occupational and other therapists
Experienced architect and
builder
![Page 17: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
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
![Page 18: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES- 7 KEY ELEMENTS
![Page 19: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
![Page 20: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED BATHROOM
![Page 21: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED KITCHENS
![Page 22: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
CHOOSE DURABLE SUSTAINABLE, LOW MAINTENANCE FINISHES
![Page 23: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
EXTERIOR CONSIDERATIONS
![Page 24: designing the right environment to successfully age in place](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022051716/58a2bfce1a28ab8e608bc277/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Person Centered
Design
Technology
Environmental Design
Mind Body Spirit
Nicole Cadovius email: [email protected]