Center of Design for an Aging Society

05/26/2022

Light plays an important role in maximizing out health as we age. In this clip Eunice discusses the benefits of regular exposure to daylight that can help aging adults maximize sleep and wellness.

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The Center of Design for an Aging Society has identified environmental solutions that will help us to maximize our abilities and allow us to live and act as young as we still feel.

05/25/2022

Sensory loss is the most common effect of aging. We can make changes in our physical environment to mitigate the impact of hearing loss. Check out this article to learn more about how noise pollution impacts hearing loss as you age.

Just two hours of exposure to sounds over 85 decibels, such as a leaf blower or blender is enough to cause hearing damage.

05/25/2022

Intentional environmental design solutions impact us as we age as well. Design that prioritizes access to natural light is one solution to light the way to better health for aging adults.

Ground-up planning.

Currently in the design phase, Compass Health Phase II is a unique opportunity. Our architecture, interior design, medical planning, and urban planning teams are working together to create a residential treatment facility with a complete offering of behavioral health services.

Using the interior programmatic point of view to inform the exterior, we have tapped into how the built environment impacts a person’s wellbeing. Our design prioritizes access to daylight and nature, elevates the neighborhood context and texture, and removes stigmas surrounding treatment by creating welcoming spaces that draw elements from our housing and office sectors.

Phase II is expected to begin construction in 2022. Stay tuned for more updates as the project progresses.

📸 : Ankrom Moisan

05/25/2022

"The thing about hearing loss is that no one can see it"

These strategies range from 1) improving the acoustical environment, 2) providing a variety of furniture options that can be easily moved in closer, and 3) improving personal communications skills, in addition to personal use of good quality hearing aids. By maximizing the acoustical and physical fe...

05/25/2022

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02/27/2022

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