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Senior Care Facilities and housing targeted for seniors are ideal for popular traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs), redevelopment of existing villages, small towns and urban villages. These developments are community diverse in use with home, work, services and recreation within walking distance. Integration of senior housing creates diversity in the community where aging in place means … Continue Reading

One of the biggest fears that an administrator of a senior care facility has is elopement of residents, especially those with memory impairment or dementia. Elopement can lead to tragic consequences for the resident, family, facility and community. Depending on design concept and facility/operational program, incorporation of elopement prevention methods may be minimal to allow … Continue Reading