The growth in the number of adults 65 years and older will double over the next 25 years. This statistic creates a demographic that is unprecedented in America’s history, as stated in The State of Aging and Health in America.
Of course, there are a lot of possible outcomes to an increased population of seniors—with health care costs topping this list. But what about housing those whose mobility may be challenged? What does the aging population require in terms of living arrangements and accommodations?
Architects have a whole new role to fill when it comes to designing for this demographic. With a set of unique living standards and needs— Architects have found themselves meeting new and exciting design challenges for seniors, and they are inventing fresh blueprints that are modern and ingenious.
Designs to Aid Mobility
Architect, David Dillard, had the right idea when he asked some of his designers to move into a retirement home to get first-hand knowledge of the living struggles that the elderly encounter on a day-to-day basis.
Remodeling Homes For The Elderly
This means that sometimes designers and architects need to work within the confines of current home plans— devising ways to remodel the current home into a safer, more functional one for the elderly.
Lighting A Home For Seniors
Lighting for the elderly is something new for architects and lighting designers to consider, especially since poor lighting can lead to accidents and falls.
Color Designs For The Elderly
As we discussed above, as people age their eyesight declines. The good news is that the colors used within a home can actually help improve a seniors visibility.
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