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Homes for The Third Age – A design guide for extra care sheltered housing.

1997

Abstract

In the past, sheltered housing was often designed to meet the needs of older people who were still relatively fit and independent. The implicit assumption was that, as they grew more frail, residents would be gently moved on to care homes or to nursing homes. Recently, however, a number of providers in the voluntary and private sectors have been developing a new concept of sheltered housing; flats are designed from the outset to accommodate a range of age related impairments, communal facilities and care services when they are needed. Good design can help to minimise the disabling effects of aging to improve the quality of life. (ISBN 0 419 23120 X. E&FN Spon)

Keywords

Extra care homes, architecture – older people, design.