× You are not currently logged in. To receive all the benefits our site has to offer, we encourage you to log in now.
  1. Home
  2. Topics

Impact of Aging

Original Artwork by @gapingvoid

As people live longer and longer, managing the needs of the aging population is more important than ever. Medical and technological advancements are changing healthcare for the better, giving facility designers and medical professionals new ways to provide flexible models of care and help individuals age in place. 

To View A Complete List Of Toolbox Contents And Resources, Click Here. 

Open access to this toolbox is made possible by our partnership with:

 

Insights & Solutions

Workshop

Design for Healthy Aging: Research and Best Practices Across the Continuum of Care

January 2023 ∘ Workshop

Together, faculty thought leaders and attendees will explore gaps in the current system and consider the latest in design thinking for healthy aging in various settings across the continuum of care. Presenters will identify state-of-the-art best practices and possible new solutions that enhance access to nature, engagement with technology, resilience, and meaning and purpose. Through presentations, case studies and panel discussions, attendees will gain new insights, have opportunities to pose questions to workshop faculty, and interact with fellow attendees in fun and innovative ways.  

More info Get on-demand access
Webinar

The Changemaker: A Champion for Enriched Environments for People as they Age

January 2023 ∘ Webinar

This webinar offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear from an internationally recognized titan in the field of environments for aging—Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Calkins, and the recipient of 2022 Center for Health Design Changemaker Award—who will share her insights on how design of environments for people as they age has evolved and where the industry is headed.    
Webinar

Bright Days and Dark Nights – An Important New Direction for Senior Living
November 2022 ∘ Webinar

This webinar will highlight research and design strategies to mitigate challenges to the aging eye and cognition. Presenters will explore how daylight and bright electric lighting is even more important, balanced with very low level, warm lighting at night. Think it’s a good idea to mimic trendy hospitality lighting in senior spaces? Think again. For health and safety, we need to dramatically change our design approach!  

Explore other toolbox topics >

More Journal Citations >

Learn more about gapingvoid >