Designing for elderly patients
Creating environments that positively consider changes in the mind and body of the elderly patient is critical, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Creating environments that positively consider changes in the mind and body of the elderly patient is critical, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. Designing for meals to be taken in the room or defining spaces that allow for life-review conversations or meditation can positively impact long-term care residents, according to the article.
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November 18, 2014
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