Design for Assisted Living: Guidelines for Housing the Physically and Mentally Frail
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (573 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471351822 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bob said Poor fading print in places in the book.. Two things:At about $85 for this book I was very disappointed that some of the print in the book at various places was faded and nearly unreadable.Some subject matter was not what I was looking for.
Destined to become the defining work on the subject, this timely reference addresses the single fastest growing segment of the senior living industry -- assisted living for those who are unable to live independently but who do not need intensive nursing home care, meals, housekeeping, or twenty-four hour access to medical assistance. and Europe. The book also covers recent developments in the industry including major changes in financing, growth of dementia, and interest in aging-in-place. All in all, this is the most comprehensive guide to assisted living design that you'll find in any single volume.. Victor Regnier?s visually rich guide includes dozens of design solutions from successful assisted living facilities along with fifteen case studies from the U.S
"a richly illustrated, indispensable resource for architects, planners, interior designers, landscape architects, and housing providers" (Design Research News, April 2003)