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Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website


Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website. It’s important to understand the interior finishes and materials that can positively affect the acoustical environment in senior living communities.

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July 11, 2019


Topic Area: Interior Design


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