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Book Examines Assisted Living Industry
Posted on: 06/25/2002
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Author Victor Regnier, FAIA, examines architecture needs in his new book, "Design for Assisted Living: Guidelines for Housing the Physically and Mentally Frail."
The book includes the following references:
100 design ideas for creating successful environments.
Recent developments and solutions that promote exercise and physical therapy, therapeutic approaches to design for dementia and environmental modifications for the "aging in place" philosophy.
An examination of key issues, including site design, therapeutic garden design, interior design, etc.
And a section on resources of the best designed facilities in the United States and Europe.
The book, published by Wiley Publications, costs $75 and can be ordered at: 800-225-5945.
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