Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture: Advances in Assisted Living

With the aging of the population, increasing numbers of people will need some type of assistance to maintain their independence. One of the fastest-growing options in long-term care is assisted living, a residential model of living arrangements that strives to combine housing and supportive services in a less institutional facility. In this work, the editors have brought together researchers and practitioners in the field to examine various aspects of the design and function of assisted living facilites.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801860334
• ISBN13: 9780801860331
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"