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Dementia Design Guidelines: Home and Community Care Capital Works Program 2nd Edition

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Publication Date: 
13 November 2007
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This report was written, at the request of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), for service providers, architects, interior designers, etc, to improve the ability of adult day centres to provide a safe environment which caters to the specific needs of people with dementia. The report provides a checklist for dementia design guidelines and case examples of modified existing dementia respite centres. The second edition has a reviewed and streamlined checklist section and some updated content.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge & K. Chaudhary

NSW Home Modification and Maintenance State Council - NSW HMMS

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The NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) State Council is the peak organisation for the HMMS industry in New South Wales.

'Our vision for the site is that it serves as a practical source of information and a communication channel for home modification and maintenance service clients and their carers, as well as providing assistance and resources for service providers and other stakeholders. HMMS are part of the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program, and provide major and minor modifications and some maintenance work, for people who are frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers so they may live more independently in the community and remain living at home. The emphasis of the work is on access, safety and independence.'

Lighting Your Way into Home Modifications

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Publication Date: 
2 Oct 2006
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Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of wayfinding lighting for people with visual impairments to enable safe, independant mobility. This paper was presented at the 2006 ICADI conference in Florida and is published in:

ICADI Assistive Technology Research Series: Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities, Vol 18, Pitch. M., & Bridge. C., Lighting your way into home modifications, Pages 181-191., Copyright (2006), with permission from IOS Press.

Permission to publish this review on the HMinfo website has been granted by the publisher, IOS Press.

 

Authored: 
M. Pitch, C. Bridge

Consumer Factsheet: - Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors.

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Publication Date: 
29 Jan 2006
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This factsheet supports design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Industry Checklist: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

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Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
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This Checklist is designed for use in conjunction with the Coatings: Industry Factsheet. These documents support design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

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Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of slip resistant coatings for tiled floors. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection of coatings.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Coatings: Industry Factsheet: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

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Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

This factsheet is designed to supplement the Industry Checklist on use of slip resistant coatings for tiles. These documents are designed to support design decisions relating to finished ground surfaces.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

AARP - home design

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This is a comprehensive site that provides information on universal design for the home. This section of their website provides comprehensive checklists that can be used to assess the accessibility and universality of your home’s design. Included are checklists covering doors, floors and walkways, bathrooms, kitchens, safety, lighting and storage design. The questionnaires address such aspects as lighting, positioning, safety, reach, type and design of fixtures and home areas. Each questionnaire has links to lengthy articles addressing solutions to some of the barriers to free and easy home access. In addition, the articles are followed by appropriate web-links to assist and inform you in making necessary home modifications. The dimensions provided in this website are likely to refer to American Standards.

IDEA - Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access

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This is the home page for IDEA, it provides users with information on IDEA's current projects and publications. The bright ideas section advertises recently developed products, each product is pictured next to a written description and information on where the product can be obtained.

NRMA Insurance: The Help House

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This is a fantastic and easy to use website that takes the viewer through a virtual house, each room is filled with hotspots which when opened by the mouse display an information panel that displays practical information and links to where more detailed information can be located.

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