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- Title
Integration of Supportive Design Features and Technology.
- Authors
Lazaros, Edward J.; Ahmadi, Reza
- Abstract
The article considers the integration of supportive design features and technology into the home. People generally prefer to stay in their homes as opposed to moving to a retirement or assisted-living community. Regardless of whether individuals are considering purchasing, building, or retrofitting a home to be age-friendly, there are several design principles that should be taken into consideration. In addition to integrating supportive design features and technology into the home to alleviate environmental barriers and make living easier, the environment must be assessed to prevent falls in the home that could result in injury or even death. Falls in the home are a result of intrinsic, extrinsic, and environmental factors.
- Subjects
ARCHITECTURAL design; HOUSING for people with disabilities; PEOPLE with disabilities in technology; TECHNOLOGY &; older people; SUSTAINABLE buildings; INTERIOR decoration
- Publication
Technology Teacher, 2008, Vol 67, Issue 7, p20
- ISSN
0746-3537
- Publication type
Article