Glenda Roberts Interiors

Aged Care Facility Mission Statement

Prospective residents who are now considering moving to a retirement village, hostel, nursing home, or aged care facility are now more discriminating than ever when choosing their new accommodation.

Architects, designers and decorators all share the responsibility for making urban design sympathetic to their needs. Broader issues now need to be considered in the planning of the aged care environment.

Our designs treat residents with dignity and respect for their unique human needs including the need to shape their own future within their new homes. We provide care facilities and homes with that enhance the residents' sense of social, intellectual and physical interaction. Innovative and sympathetic planning improves the quality of care and quality of life for residents.

Often there is a great deal of stress associated with the aged moving to new accommodation, our designs reflect values and attitudes of the familiar social and physical environment in which these facilities are erected. Citizens of the various towns, cities and suburbs have come to expect a way of life, and their new environment should reflect this standard. The design of aged care facilities must also cater for the less privileged older person.

To achieve a homely environment we soften the clinical look, and provide the resident with a home in which they can live, interact and entertain. Colour and light are the cornerstones of good design and have a great psychological impact on people. For this reason careful planning of task areas, relaxation areas, and social areas are vital.

Texture fabric and artworks are carefully chosen to provide a natural interaction, and also reflect the feelings, comfort, age and interests of the generation whose lives they are part of. Furniture must also take into account the comfort needs of an aged resident. For example, chairs should be provided with arms be of a suitable height, and use a suitable fabric. Variety of colours and styles remove the institutional look of the aged care facility.

Space should also be provided for the residents personal belongings and items of sentimental value. The idea is for residents to feel that they are moving into a new home rather than an institution.

Good aged care interior design needs to take into account various problems faced by the aged, eg reduced mobility, loss of senses such as impaired hearing and sight.

Modern aged care facilities should provide the following items where feasible;

Quiet areas for reading writing meditation and prayer.

Large function and dining areas that can be divided into smaller areas , as required.

Indoor and outdoor exercise areas.

Views of gardens and courtyards.

Natural light.

Chapel

Private areas for entertaining family or friends.

Craft room, library and hair dressing salon.

With careful planning of aged care facilities, the right atmosphere can be achieved without sacrificing quality and attractiveness.

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