Assisted living facility operator Heritage Enterprises set out to create a new model for memory care in 2010 and has evolved the design with each successive project, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.
Assisted living facility operator Heritage Enterprises, in Bloomington, Ill., set out to create a new model for memory care in 2010 and has evolved the design with each successive project, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. The first project established priorities including reducing stress, promoting wellness through an emphasis on connecting to nature, increasing opportunity for social engagement and providing a balance of sensory stimuli.
May 7, 2015
Topic Area: Architecture
Advanced Building Envelopes to Innovate Healthcare EnvironmentsBy integrating cutting-edge air systems and intelligent building management, facility envelopes can exceed rigorous demands of modern medical care.
Ground Broken on Mercy Hospital Wentzville in MissouriConstruction of the 400,000-square-foot hospital is expected to be completed in four years.
Designing for Flexibility: How Healthcare Furniture Is Evolving with the TimesManufacturers share how modular, mobile solutions are helping healthcare facilities meet the growing demand for adaptable, patient-centered spaces.
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Ground Broken on Boca Grande Health Clinic in FloridaThe new clinic will offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging and infection-control-ready negative pressure rooms.