What is Design For A Lifespan?
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What is Design For A Lifespan?
- 1. DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN Aging in Place
- 2. As individuals we should: Plan For A Lifetime - DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN
- 3. The Circle of Life Childhood Adulthood Senior-hood It happens to us all!
- 4. Time •Waits for no one
- 5. Embrace it – do not be afraid of it! •You have the power to do something about it.
- 6. 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
- 7. What is Design For A Life Span? • It’s not just about decoration and aesthetics, good design affects the quality of life
- 8. What is Design For A Life Span? • A practical and safe environment for all stages of life Senior- Adulthood hood Childhood
- 9. What is Design For A Life Span? • It allows for personal independence
- 10. What is Design For A Life Span? • Thoughtful product design, so that it can be used by anyone to its greatest extent possible
- 11. What is Design For A Life Span? • A home that is safe, comfortable, adaptable & accommodating to all who live and visit it
- 12. 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
- 13. Why is it important? • Safety and security
- 14. Why is it important? • Comfortable environs
- 15. Why is it important? • Convenience to services
- 16. Why is it important? • Feelings of independence
- 17. Why is it important? • Familiarity
- 18. Why is it important? • Proximity to family
- 19. Why is it important? • We all get older everyday
- 20. Why is it important? • Design to accommodate all ages, sizes and abilities
- 21. Why is it important? • Practical
- 22. Who would benefit? All Generations Young and Old A residence created to be used by all family members, whether old or young
- 23. Who would benefit? Boomer’s Baby Boomers 1946-1964
- 24. Who would benefit? Boomer’s Children 1965-1979 Generation X 1980-2000 Millennial or Generation Y
- 25. Who would benefit? Boomer’s Parents 1925-1945 Silent Generation
- 26. What value will it bring to you? Visitability WELCOME
- 27. What value will it bring to you? Barrier-free design
- 28. What value will it bring to you? Universal design
- 29. What value will it bring to you? Accessible
- 30. What value will it bring to you? A home is a valuable asset
- 31. What value will it bring to you? Resale value: lack of UD homes in the market
- 32. What value will it bring to you? Quality products
- 33. What value will it bring to you? Design for independent living
- 34. What role do I play? Knowledge, value, safety, function and beauty
- 35. Design For A Life Span is Design for Today Design for Tomorrow Design for the Future
- 36. Design For A Life Span Is design for all ages: from one to one hundred and one
- 37. Design For A Life Span A home for a lifetime!
- 38. 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