Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
By combining the options of active
Initial stimuli are generally selected for
program rooms and distinct units,
their familiar appearance, bold features,
facilities may limit the confusion of some
movement, or potential to produce
residents in medium-sized units by
curiosity, relaxation or simple non-verbal
incorporating features to:
responses. Military service and
veterans groups may be helpful in
identifying and obtaining specific items,
Accommodate individual activity
which may range in size from a ship's
Serve simultaneous small groups
wheel or car to smaller items. Carts and
Provide continuous monitoring of the
room feature kits are available for
space
purchase to supplement donated items.
Privately work with individuals
Manage noise
8. Active Residents: Medium-Sized
Minimize service traffic
Units
The more home-like the facility is made,
the better the resident will respond to
the environment.
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