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Designing Environments for the Elderly

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

Author: Washburn, M. G.
Year: 1986
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

Planning living environments for the elderly is a challenge due to the variety of characteristics and the changing health status of this special population. An occupational therapist's knowledge and understanding of the ageing process, as well as the profession's philisophy of maximising health through active living can contribute to the design of retirement centres. The concepts and basic principles involved in such collaborative planning are discussed. This paper concludes with an invocation for more OTs to seek opprtunities to be involved in facility planning for the elderly.


Further Details

Full Title Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Pages 17-25
Volume 3
Issue 1
Accession Number November, 2011
Notes Print discarded
Electronic Resource Number doi:10.1080/J003v03n01_03
Research Notes Electronic copy updated 03/07/2013
Keywords olderdesignhealth promotive environments

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