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This book explores and analyzes the pivotal advancements in senior care housing across Western Europe. Written by architect Ake E. Lindqvist, this book delves into the nuances of the need for elder care facilities versus homes and the broader global push for more diverse options of elder care housing. The varying designs and approaches to senior care housing are examined across the many facilities in various countries, contextualized within their social norms, and analyzed for their strengths and weaknesses. The book gives special attention to older people's need for independence and privacy, as well as the importance of activity and occupational therapy. This book offers valuable insights for architects, healthcare planners, and anyone involved in the design, construction, or operation of elder care facilities and will be of significant interest to professionals, researchers, and students in gerontology, social work, and architecture.
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