Archive for November, 2010

Design Solutions to Reduce Obesity

Research As mentioned in a previous post, the City of New York created an amazing document, NYC’s Active Design Guidelines, describing research and guidelines based on that research for creating a healthier built environment.  While the previous post focused narrowly on the finer points of stairwell design and their implications for usage and increased activity, [...]

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Visitation Patterns in Assisted Living Environments

Research A study published in the Journal of Housing for the Elderly examined in some detail the visitation patterns in assisted living environments and the perceptions of residents on the impact have on their well-being. Such visits are both common and critical to the well-being of residents, with 90% of those responding to survey rating [...]

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