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Course Description: CEU Events: Aging in Place: The Future of Design
By 2030, one in five people in the U.S. will be age 65 or over, and most houses and apartments are designed for able-bodied adults and don’t necessarily meet the needs of older people or those with disabilities. In this course, we address the concept of Aging-In-Place and its relevance to design, building material products, and overall safety of its built environment. We will discuss all the ways in which Aging-In-Place can be beneficial to those wanting to stay put, while discussing preparations for general residential design.
Describe why Aging-In-Place matters and the lifestyle decisions made can affect all involved in the community
Understand the benefits of Aging-In-Place and the factors to their health, safety, and welfare
Review the preparations needed to Age-In-Place along with identifying health and safety concerns of the built environment
Identify technological tools that can be utilized for the benefits of Aging-In-Place