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Aging, Autonomy and Architecture: Advances in Assisted Living
Benyamin Schwarz, editor
Johns Hopkins University Press
1999
311 pages
Paper

This book examines various aspects of the design and function of assisted living facilities. Concentrating on those characteristics that foster autonomy, the editor offers case examples that bridge theory and practice. He addresses issues such as health care, special needs of persons with dementia, marketing and management, and culturally sensitive design.

Assisted Living for the Aged and Frail: Innovations in Design, Management, and Financing
Victor Regnier, Jennifer Hamilton, and Suzie Yatabe
Columbia University Press
1995
Hardcover

As an alternative to institutionalization, assisted living provides those who need personal care with assistance to carry out activities of daily living with a long-term care choice that nurtures an independent lifestyle. This book bases its recommendations on the analysis of hundreds of projects from the United States and Europe. it provides professionals, policymakers, educators, and students with an introduction to this innovative housing type and offers ideas on how housing design can enhance the quality of life.

Assisted Living Housing for the Elderly: Innovations in Design and Planning
Victor A. Regnier
John Wiley & Sons
1993
208 pages
Paper

This is the first book to address housing problems for a rapidly growing segment of the population, the oldest old. The author covers the subject thoroughly, from the broad issues of social policy and land-use planning to individual details of comfort and well-being, with advice on such services as bathing, grooming and dressing. The book includes design guidelines, checklists and an examination of noteworthy working projects.

The Essence of Home: Architectural Design Considerations for Assisted Living Elderly Housing
William Brummett
John Wiley & Sons
1991
218 pages
Hardcover

Examines the architectural qualities and characteristics that describe an environment as home, and how these can be implemented in the design of assisted living elderly housing.