Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The older the patient, the more likely she is to have one or more impairments that need accommodation.
Focus: Facility Design
Designing for an aging population
Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
March 30, 2017
Topic Area: Architecture
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