Design for a Lifetime

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Design for a Lifetime
Preparing Your Home for Successful Aging
NYPL FACILITATOR Brigid Cahalan, MLS
MODERATOR Lorraine G. Hiatt, Ph.D.
Environmental Gerontologist
PANELISTS
Gail Ressler, Interior Designer
Joelle Lichtman, Interior DesignerManny Feris,
Lighting SpecialistPhyllis Sperling, Architect
May 28, 2013 530-730
Schwarzman Building South Court
Auditorium
Design for Aging Committee
Design for a Lifetime - OUTLINEWhat and Why This
is Important
1. How to Make It (Design) Happen?
2. Bath and Kitchen Design
3. Does Your Furniture Support Your?
4. Lighting Solutions
5. Auditory Solutions
6. Resources
Questions and Responses
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Lorraine G. Hiatt,
Ph.D. Environmental
Phyllis Sperling, AIA
Gerontologist
Architect
National Design
Consultant and 44
Professor Emeritus
years Design Research
City Tech CUNY
phyllis.sperling_at_gmail.
lghiatt_at_aol.com
com
Gail Ressler, BS
Interior Design griD.Business and
Manny Feris, LEED
Residential Interiors,
P, Lighting
Specialized in Aging in
Specialist, Lutron
Place, Universal
OEM Team
Designgailressler_at_gm
mferis_at_lutron.com
ail.com
Joelle Lichtman, MA
Brigid Cahalan, MLS
Design Consultant,
Outreach Librarian
and NY Home Safety
NY Public Library
Assessments for Older
brigidcahalan_at_nypl
Adults
.org
Joelle.lichtman_at_gmail.
com
Gather Ideas, Work with Others
New York Times 12/14/1998 !
Rosemary Bakker, MS, ASID
RosemaryBakker.comrbdesign_at_earthlink.net
http//www.ies.org/store/product/lighting-and-the
-visual-environment-for-senior-living-1032.cfm
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Combine Lists and Users Priorities
For more info
www.lghiatt_at_aol.com
Capabilities We Bring to Living
Visual Discernment See, Use with Contrast
Hearing/Understanding Less Noise
Movement Building Balance, gility
Judgment Safely Use What we Have
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Design for Living in One Place?
Memory Loss in Urban Apartments?. Memory for
Safety
Can I Reliably Make Needs Known?
Do I Follow-through on Important Aspects of
Daily Life, SelfCare?
Will I Exit Under Own Power from Signal,
Instruction?
Am I Living Well?
http//well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/24/staying-i
ndependent-in-old-age-with-a-little-help/
How to Make it Happen
Phyllis Sperling
Architect
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Do I need anArchitect
or Interior Designer?
http//seniorcarecorner.com/top-10-design-trends-f
or-aging-in-place
And, whats is the difference?
Architect?
Interior designer?
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In NYC you need an architect if you plan to make
significantalterations to your apartment, or
even to one room.
Moving partitions, changing plumbing locations
and anystructural changes require that you file
with the NYCDepartment of Buildings.
Only an architect or engineer can file with the
DOB.
http//www.huduser.org/portal/publications/pdf/fai

rhousing/fairch7.pdf
A major modification like this will likely
requirean application to the DOB.
http//mlkinteriors.com/aging-in-place.html
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If you decide to do a major renovation
New York City Local Law 58 requires that
allrenovations in multiple dwelling
buildings(with elevators) must be designedto be
adaptable to the needsof the disabled.
These changes include
Interior door widths of 2 - 10.
Corridor widths wide enough for a wheelchair.
Reinforcement provided in walls behind the
tilesfor future grab bars.
Minimum clearances in bathrooms and kitchens.
http//www.nyc.gov/html/records/rwg/mopd/html/lo
cal58.html
Cosmetic upgrades, replacing plumbing fixtures
in place,usually does not require an architect
or conformance to LL 58.
http//www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/real-estate/T02
9-S001-small-remodeling-budgets-big-upgrades/imag
es/8.jpg
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Minor modifications to an existing bath to
accommodateAging-in-place can be done
inexpensively.
http//mlkinteriors.com/aging-in-place.html
Both an architect and an interiordesigner can
help you selectfixtures, tiles and colors.
http//home4alifetime.com/Photo_Gallery___Links.ph
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An example of a renovated kitchen conforming to
LL 58.
Both before and after kitchens are too narrow for
aWheelchair or a wide walker.
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This kitchen is good for a contortionist
Adaptable kitchen design
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Other accommodations for successful aging
A decorative grab bar
Color contrast at the edge of the steps
What are your rights?
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Reasonable Accommodation for Personswith
Disabilities in Housing
The City Human Rights Law protects the rights of
peoplewith disabilities. It requires that
landlords, (co-ops andcondominiums) reasonably
accommodate the needs ofdisabled tenants,
(shareholders or owners) in theirapartments or
in the common areas.
Reasonable accommodation can be structural, such
as aramp or installing grab bars in the
bathroom.
You can get help
The law provides guidance in assessing requests
for
reasonable accommodation. It takes into account
the natureand cost of the proposed accommodation
and the financialresources of the landlord.
If you have a disability and need an
accommodation, you
should inform the landlord and identify the type
of
accommodation you need. You may have to give the
landlorda note from your doctor or other health
care professionalstating that you have a
disability and describing the functionallimitatio
ns that your disability imposes.
If you need to file a complaint, call (212)
306-7450
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Bath and Kitchen Design
Joelle Lichtman
Interior Designer
Aging-In-Place
According to an AARP survey, over 80 ofolder
adults wish to remain in their currenthome for
the rest of their lives.
Over 70 of falls occur in the home for
those65.
We need to ensure their home environment isa
safe place to live.
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Principles of Universal Design
The design of products and environments tobe
usable by all people, to the
greatestextent possible, without the
need foradaptation or specialized design.
1. Equitable Use
2. Flexibility in Use
3. Simple and Intuitive Use
4. Perceptible Information
5. Tolerance for Error
6. Low Physical Effort
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use
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Universal Design
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Bathroom Before
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Phillips Lifeline. Falls Prevention and Safety
Plan. From http//www.learnnottofall.com/servlet
/DownloadServlet?id784
Bathroom After
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Phillips Lifeline. Falls Prevention and Safety
Plan. From http//www.learnnottofall.com/servlet
/DownloadServlet?id784
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Bathroom Clear, Visible Pathway
Keep a clear path to the bathroom
Light the pathway
Products
Motion sensors
LED lights or glow tape
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Bathroom Bathing Safely
Most falls in the house occur in the
bathroom!nceProducts
Grab bars (not the same as towel bar!)
Walk-in shower
Shower chair/transfer bench
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Bathroom Bathing Safely
Utilize tools to control water flow,
temperatureProducts
Handheld shower
Anti-scald valve
Lever controls
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Bathroom Bathing Safely
Keep surfaces slip-free
Products
Non-slip mat or tape
Shower caddy
Bathmat outside of tub
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Bathroom NYC example
Bathroom Modifications
http//home4alifetime.com/Photo_Gallery___Links.ph
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Bathroom Toileting
Products
For individuals with visualimpairments, use
highcolor contrast and forindividuals
in wheelchairsremoving the bathroomdoor
can allow for morespace.
Comfort height toilet
Attachable bidet
Bedside commode
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Kitchen Before
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Phillips Lifeline. Falls Prevention and Safety
Plan. From http//www.learnnottofall.com/servlet
/DownloadServlet?id784
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Kitchen After
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Phillips Lifeline. Falls Prevention and Safety
Plan. From http//www.learnnottofall.com/servlet
/DownloadServlet?id784
Kitchen Accessibility
Organize items based on use
Utilize appliances with front
controlsProducts/Modifications
Pull out/down storage and appliances
Counters at different heights
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Kitchen Accessibility
Kitchen Low Physical Effort
Utilize tools with easy to grip handles
Modify cooking activities with
gadgetsProducts
OXO Good Grips products
Lever controls
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Kitchen Low Physical Effort
Utilize products with visual and auditory
cuesProducts
Timer (auditory and visual aids)
Grabber/Reacher
Sturdy stepstool
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Kitchen Low Physical Effort
Simplify cooking with one touch, easy-to-useor
single use products
Products
Chopper
One-cup coffee maker
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Does Your Furniture Support You?
Gail Ressler
Interior Designer
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Lighting Solutions
Manny Feris
Lighting Control Specialist
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Lighting Solutions
Livable New York Resource Manual
http//www.aging.ny.gov/LivableNY/ResourceManual/I
ndex.cfmJoan E. Roberts, PhD, Professor of
Chemistry Fordham University
LIGHTING FOR MAXIMAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Lighting is not neutral, but has either a
positive or negative effecton health. Correct
spectrum and timing of lighting is
essentialbecause lighting modifies brain
neurotransmitters andneuropeptides which, in
turn, alter both mood and the human
immune response. Proper lighting can improve
health and well-
being while poor lighting can alter mood and
increase stress andthe risk of diseaselighting
in individuals' homes, apartmentbuildings,
assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and
other healthcare settings must be specifically
designed to compensate for thedecrease in
visible light reaching the retinas of those who
are over
50 years old, as well as for those individuals of
younger ages whohave visual impairments.
Lighting Solutions
Recommended FootCandle Levels (IESNA)Library
Ordinary reading, stacks
20-50
Book repair and binding
20-50
Offices
Accounting
50-100
Audio-visual areas
20-50
Conference areas
20-70
Corridors, stairways
20(k)
Drafting
50-200
General and private offices
50-100
Lobbies, lounges reception areas
0-20
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Why 2700 - 4500 choices?
natural light
electric light
twilight
12000 K
cold white LED
8000K
65000
overcast sky
550KK
noon
natural white LED
cool fluorescent
4500K
daylight CFL, warmLED
3000K
sunrise/sunset
halogen
incandescent
2800K
1800K
candle
K
midnight
Lighting Solutions
increase the energy efficiency of the United
States (enacted
in 2007)
incandescent light bulbs are not being
outlawed
- new regulations (30 more efficient) just
makes themobsolete
the new standards will phase in over 3 years
starting in2012 for medium-screw-base, general
service bulbs
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Lighting Solutions
bulbs can no longer be manufactured,
butinventory can besold...until depleted
Screw-base Lamp Wattage
Effective Date
100W
1/1/2012
75W
1/1/2013
60W 40W
1/1/2014
many decorative and specialty incandescent
bulbs, and allbulbs less than 40 Watts and more
than 100 Watts areexempt
MR-16 and AR-111 (low-voltage, halogen) bulbs
are exempt
Lighting Solutions
distributed RF wireless lighting control
mini-system
dimmers, switches, plug-in lamp dimmersand
appliance modules
RF remote control keypads
occupancy/vacancy, daylight sensor
system size up to 10 RF dimmers
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Lighting Solutions
Wall box sensors
Countdown Timers
Occupancy - Auto On
Rated for 600 watts or 3A
Auto Off
Switch
Vacancy - Manual On
Timers - 5-60 Minutes
Auto Off
Eco version - 30 Minutes
Auditory Solutions
Phyllis Sperling
Architect
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Hearing Loss
There are many household accommodations
for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Amplification phones for the hard of hearing.
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Ear phones that plug into the TV are useful for
peoplewith hearing loss.
..as is closed caption TV.
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A CapTel (Captioned telephone)uses voice
recognition
technology to display text of theconversation on
the telephonescreen.
Strobe lights, or devicesconnected to lamps,
cansignal incoming telephonecalls or someone at
the door.
This combination alarm clockand fire alarm comes
withstrobes and a bed shaker.
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For more information contact
The Center for Hearing and Communication,
50 Broadway, NYC
Resources
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Resources CAPS
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
aging-in-place means living in ones home
safely,independently and comfortably, regardless
of age,income or ability level. It means
the pleasure ofremaining in a familiar
environment throughout onesmaturing years, and
the ability to enjoy the familiar dailyrituals
and the special events that enrich all our lives.
Itmeans the reassurance of being able to call a
house ahome for a lifetime.
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Resource Age-friendly NYC
urban areas are attracting residents in their
50s because they provide walkable,
mixed-useliving opportunities that are more
amenable toaging in place.
Libraries
Architects
Businesses
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Resource
New York City Commission of Human Rights
40 Rector Street
212-306-7450
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Resource Design for Aging Committee
AIA NY Design For Aging Committee
Mission Increase public awareness of the needs
of seniors living in an urbanenvironment, and
encourage design that accommodates those needs
Vision Create an Age-Friendly City for all to
enjoy
Learn More, Get Involved
Contact
Jerry Maltz, AIA
212.777.5131
njmaltz_at_earthlink.net
http//boomingboroughs.org/contact/
http//main.aiany.org/eOCULUS/newsletter/
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Thank you!
any questions?
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