Rabig Consulting

Table of Contents

Introduction...................................................	1
Fundamental aims.....................................................	1
Home............................................................................	2
Design adaptability..................................................	3
Core features..............................................................	3
Interior design details..............................................	3
Underlying house design.........................................	4
The environment and wellness................................	4
Changes with aging.....................................	7
The aging process......................................................	7
Aging and vision........................................................	8
Aging and hearing.....................................................	10
Aging and ambulation..............................................	11
Design for aging...........................................	13
General thoughts........................................................	13
Acoustical properties................................................	13
Lighting........................................................................	14
Surfaces........................................................................	15
Windows.......................................................................	15
Floors...........................................................................	16
Corridors.....................................................................	17
Storage.........................................................................	19
Handrails.....................................................................	20
Drinking fountains.....................................................	20
Doors............................................................................	20
Rooms and living areas...............................	21
Front hall.....................................................................	22
Den................................................................................	23
Office.............................................................................	24
Elder room...................................................................	26
Elder bathrooms.........................................................	28
Kitchen.........................................................................	30
Dining room................................................................	33
Hearth...........................................................................	34
Pantry...........................................................................	35
Utility areas.................................................................	36
The spa.........................................................................	38
Staff/visitor bathroom................................................	39
Service corridor..........................................................	40
Patio/garden...............................................................	41
Additional furnishings..................................	43
Medication cabinets..................................................	44
Ceiling lifts..................................................................	45
Additional storage.....................................................	46
Furniture......................................................................	47
Project development....................................	49
Site and overall configuration/exterior.................	49
Regulation...................................................................	49
Resources.....................................................	53

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