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Designing environments suitable for older people
Author(s)E Burton, J Torrington
Journal titleCME Journal, Geriatric Medicine, vol 9, no 2, 2007
Pagespp 39-45
KeywordsArchitectural design [housing [elderly]] ; Accessibility ; Adaption ; Urban and rural planning.
AnnotationThis is a review of design guidance and empirical research in environments for older people. Buildings and places need to take account of physical and cognitive frailty to be appropriate for an ageing population. Design principles are discussed, and the detailed requirements for indoor and outdoor environments are summarised. It is concluded that the interaction between older people and their environment has a disproportionate impact on them because of their often restricted mobility; appropriately designed buildings would enhance their quality of life and there is a need for more research in this area. (KJ).
Accession NumberCPA-071025203 A
ClassmarkKE:YB3 : 5CA: 5SA : RR*

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