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Environments for Aging Conference:  Environments for Aging Conference offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating attractive and functional living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will not only earn CEUs, but will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings.  Attendees of Environments for Aging Conference share common goals and innovations as well as building, architecture and design best practices.  Click here for more information on the Environments for Aging Conference.
 
Environments for Aging Publication:  Environments for Aging is dedicated to covering innovative concepts and resources for creating attractive and functional living environments for our aging population.  With industry partners in SAGE, The Center for Health Design, and IIDA, Environments for Aging identifies the highest levels of industry standards, honoring excellence through its annual awards and showcases.  Environments for Aging is the premier resource for architects, designers, facility owners, presidents, c-level and regional executives, and other key industry association members who are responsible for planning, designing, and renovating current and future senior environments.  Click here for more information on the Environments for Aging publication.

Welcome to Environments for Aging

February 17, 2012    
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Interest in senior living design has grown in recent years. With that in mind, we're introducing a new enewsletter and expanded print product, offering news, trends, products and a showcase for innovative design and remodel/renovation projects.

The future of senior living: 2012 Environments for Aging Conference

February 16, 2012     Long-Term Living
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The conference, to be held April 29 - May 1 at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando, will immerse attendees in the best practices in building, architecture and design and provide the industry’s best insights into the future of senior living.

Senior living renovation: An investment—not an expense

February 14, 2012     Steven Piazza
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Investing in renovation can be a particularly challenging process. Understanding the potential for return on the renovation investment should be a critical step in the decision making process.

Sunrise teams with HGTV’s Henderson on design tips for seniors

February 13, 2012    
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Sunrise Senior Living has partnered with Emily Henderson, host of HGTV’s Secrets From a Stylist, on a campaign to educate its assisted living residents on design and aging.

8 budget-friendly tips for renovating your LTC facility

February 10, 2012     Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD&C
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By targeting your design strategy on areas in your facility that are sure to make a difference, you can make some big improvements to your property—without breaking the bank.

A plea to new senior living developers: Budget for furniture!

February 8, 2012     Lisa Cini, ASID
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As the focus on baby boomers entering the senior living housing market becomes more prominent in the United States, an odd phenomenon is occurring—new developers don't understand what needs to be in a facility.

‘Active agers’ drive new design model

February 7, 2012     Gary Koerner, AIA, NCARB; and Rocky Berg, AIA, NCARB
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Community integration and engagement is the new design mantra for senior housing. Senior communities will be inclusive living environments, instead of islands of exclusivity.

‘Senior living’ still evolving worldwide, research firm finds

January 17, 2012    
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The report, which offers a global overview of the senior living industry, found that baby boomers prefer unconventional senior housing, which developers have been creating at an increased rate.

Inspiration is contagious

March 22, 2011     Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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There's something about being in the company of smart, creative, spirited people that energizes me and inspires me to dream bigger dreams.

Comfort and joy

March 22, 2011     Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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Willson Hospice House, Albany, Georgia Ila Burdette, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Perkins+Will Page 42 When Ila Burdette describes her experience