Senior Environments

Designs for senior living-Review process

The behind-the-scenes review process is the yearly event that precedes the publication of DESIGN/Environments for Aging and the presentation of citations at the Environments for Aging Conference in March. Read More »

More evolution than revolution

Some recent Internet statistics caught my eye and, frankly, surprised me. In a 2009 study,1 those 65 and older lead all other generational groups in Read More »

What I learned in Dallas

The weekend was an amazing experience of witnessing selflessness, cooperation, extreme attention to detail, and how professionals of like interests can help and support each other and the industry that is their vocation and, in many cases, their avocation as well. Read More »

A transformation

Overcoming site challenges paves way for Deupree complex Read More »

Obstacles and Solutions in real-world design

Problems overcome with creativity, ingenuity Read More »

Design 2010 Citation of Merit Winners

Design Environments for Aging 2010: A behind-the-scenes look at six outstanding projects Read More »

Showcase for care

North Dakota SNF now reflects quality-in and out Read More »

Distressed properties

At a glance… When evaluating a distressed property there are several questions that need to be addressed, including diagnosing problems, evaluating Read More »

Assessing my parents’ housing prospects

Over a month ago, I flew across the country to attend the 2009 Advanced Sales & Marketing Summit for Senior Housing, Assisted Living, and Nursing Read More »

Supporting residents with comfort, compassion

Alden Estates of Barrington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Barrington, Illinois Cheryl Debes/Alden Management Services PROJECT SUMMARY Read More »

Lap of Luxury

Nestled on 88 New England-picturesque acres in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, is an enclave of apartments, cottages, gardens, and townhomes designed by Read More »

Living the boutique lifestyle

Boutique hotels…boutique shops…boutique spas…boutique senior living…. What? Boutique senior living? That's correct! The arrival of America's most Read More »

Redwood Lodge

At a glance… All the goals of the remodel/renovation of Redwood Lodge were met, including increasing the residential component to improve financial Read More »

Culture change in action

At a glance… Isabella Geriatric Center, New York, has found that by stating its values, involving everyone in the process, and tackling issues that Read More »

Living in concert with nature

Located in Thousand Oaks, California, in scenic Ventura County, University Village Thousand Oaks (UVTO) is nestled on a 65-acre natural riparian Read More »

Headed for ‘homelike’

With the opening of a 15,730 square-foot, $7.2 million expansion, Granite Farms Estates has upgraded its nationally recognized WillowBrooke Court Read More »

Merrimack County Nursing Home Boscowen, New Hampshire

How do you replace a 291-bed nursing home with a building that actually looks like a series of homes rather than an institution? It's no small Read More »

St. John Specialty Care Center

St. John Specialty Care Center (SJSCC) is using state-of-the-art technology initiatives to achieve its most basic goal of providing residents, no Read More »

The Crystal Conservatories: St. Barnabas’s crowning touch

For more than 40 years William V. Day has been counted among the most visionary and creative executives in long-term care. As chronicled in this Read More »

Designers making a difference

Long-Term Living, via our Web site (https://www.iadvanceseniorcare.com) asked readers to nominate and then choose the architects and interior designers who Read More »

Midwest offers most LTC affordability, choice

Richmond, Va.-A new survey shows Americans seeking affordable long-term care options will find the Midwest offers the most choices at the lowest Read More »

Housing the city’s elderly

What happens when you get teams from 10 architectural firms clustered in one large room attempting to design four inner city senior housing Read More »

EFA 09: Is green design advancing in LTC?

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

EFA 09: What new trends are you seeing?

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

EFA 09: Are you designing or planning for resident independence?

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

Renovations rule in DESIGN 2009

What trends did you identify in this year's entries? Any improvements or regressions compared to previous competitions you've judged? Read More »

A behind-the-scenes look at four outstanding projects

We are proud to present the 2009 DESIGN Citation of Merit winners. The four projects that follow were deemed “the best of the best” by our panel of jurors. Read More »

Obstacles and solutions in real-world design

Once again, charting the challenges. For the fourth year participants in the DESIGN Showcase were asked to discuss the real challenges they faced in developing and executing a design. Read More »

Some hopeful signs

One of the more fascinating aspects of publishing a long-term care design annual is the chance it gives us to follow the evolution of design Read More »

Creation of a landmark

Boundary Hospital Community Health Centre in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, recently completed an expansion and major redesign of its Read More »