Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture: Advances in Assisted LivingBenyamin Schwarz, Ruth Brent With the aging of the population, increasing numbers of people will need some type of assistance to maintain their independence. One of the fastest-growing options in long-term care is assisted living, a residential model of living arrangements that strives to combine housing and supportive services in a less institutional facility. In this work, the editors have brought together researchers and practitioners in the field to examine various aspects of the design and function of assisted living facilites. |
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Contents
The Definition and Evolution of Assisted Living within | 2 |
The Current State of Affairs | 21 |
The Promise of Assisted Living as a Shelter and Care Alternative | 32 |
A Place to Grow Old and Die | 63 |
Identity Attachment to Place | 81 |
Integrating Cultural Heritage into AssistedLiving Environments | 90 |
LifeQuality Alzheimer Care in Assisted Living | 110 |
Models for Environmental Assessment | 130 |
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