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Elderdesign — designing and furnishing a home for your later years
Author(s)	Rosemary Bakker
Publisher	Penguin USA, New York, NY, 1997
Pages	224 pp
Source	Penguin USA, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, USA.
Keywords	Architectural design [housing [elderly]] ; Adaption ; Assistive technology ; Guides, guide books ; United States of America.
Annotation	The majority of older people would like to remain in their own homes as they age, however, few homes are designed to meet the changing needs of older persons. This handbook, written by an interior designer, gives advice on how older people and their caregivers can adapt their living environment. Five main principles are outlined: barrier-free home; appropriate lighting; support structures in place where hazards such as stairs, slippery floors or low lighting exist; a minimal effort test to be applied to anything requiring manual operation; and to use colour both aesthetically and functionally. Specific areas covered are: gardens and outdoor spaces; bedroom; kitchen; bathroom; and designing for specific physical conditions. A resource guide on the availability and the price range (in the United States (US)) of some of the items referred to in the text is included, with a separate list of manufacturers' and suppliers' addresses and telephone numbers. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-980908217 B
Classmark	KE:YB3: 5SA: M: 69N: 7T
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