Margaret Christenson, Ellen D Taira

Aging in the Designed Environment

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Aging in the Designed Environment is the key sourcebook for physical and occupational therapists developing and implementing environmental designs for the aging. The physical environment remains one of the most overlooked areas in environmental design. In order to move beyond this status quo, persons responsible for planning elderly environments must develop a new understanding of ways in which their influence can improve the older adult's physical and mental functioning. Occupational and physical therapists, as well as other health care professionals, will benefit tremendously from the information presented in this unique volume. Designers, developers, and others with minimal health care background will also find a wealth of possibilities within Aging in the Designed Environment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Juni 1990
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 157mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781560240310
• ISBN-10: 1560240318
• Artikelnr.: 22084286

Autorenporträt

Margaret A. Christenson, Ellen D. Taira

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Introduction
* Adaptations of the Physical Environment to Compensate for Sensory
Changes
* Designing for the Older Person by Addressing Environmental Attributes
* Enhancing Independence in the Home Setting
* Chair Design and Selection for Older Adults
* Redesigning the Long-Term Care Facility
* Appendix
* Reference Notes Included