What is Design For A Lifespan?

DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN Aging in Place

As individuals we should: Plan For A Lifetime - DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN

The Circle of Life Childhood Adulthood Senior-hood It happens to us all!

Time •Waits for no one

Embrace it – do not be afraid of it! •You have the power to do something about it.

What is Design For A Life Span? • A residence created to be used by all family members, regardless of age, size, health or physical ability

What is Design For A Life Span? • It’s not just about decoration and aesthetics, good design affects the quality of life

What is Design For A Life Span? • A practical and safe environment for all stages of life Senior- Adulthood hood Childhood

What is Design For A Life Span? • It allows for personal independence

What is Design For A Life Span? • Thoughtful product design, so that it can be used by anyone to its greatest extent possible

What is Design For A Life Span? • A home that is safe, comfortable, adaptable & accommodating to all who live and visit it

What is Design For A Life Span? • The ability to remain living independently in a residence without need for assistance or relocation during the age continuum

Why is it important? • Safety and security

Why is it important? • Comfortable environs

Why is it important? • Convenience to services

Why is it important? • Feelings of independence

Why is it important? • Familiarity

Why is it important? • Proximity to family

Why is it important? • We all get older everyday

Why is it important? • Design to accommodate all ages, sizes and abilities

Why is it important? • Practical

Who would benefit? All Generations Young and Old A residence created to be used by all family members, whether old or young

Who would benefit? Boomer’s Baby Boomers 1946-1964

Who would benefit? Boomer’s Children 1965-1979 Generation X 1980-2000 Millennial or Generation Y

Who would benefit? Boomer’s Parents 1925-1945 Silent Generation

What value will it bring to you? Visitability WELCOME

What value will it bring to you? Barrier-free design

What value will it bring to you? Universal design

What value will it bring to you? Accessible

What value will it bring to you? A home is a valuable asset

What value will it bring to you? Resale value: lack of UD homes in the market

What value will it bring to you? Quality products

What value will it bring to you? Design for independent living

What role do I play? Knowledge, value, safety, function and beauty

Design For A Life Span is Design for Today Design for Tomorrow Design for the Future

Design For A Life Span Is design for all ages: from one to one hundred and one

Design For A Life Span A home for a lifetime!

Thank You Jeanette Knudsen Interior Designer Design for a Lifespan, LLC 2036 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 2-214 Mesa, Arizona 85203 480-695-1360 www.DesignForALifespan.com jeanette@DesignForALifspan.com

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What is Design For A Lifespan?

by Design For A Life Span LLC on Jan 28, 2010

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