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Gail Ressler, Interior Designer Joelle Lichtman, Interior Designer Manny Feris, Lighting Specialist Phyllis Sperling, Architect
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Lorraine G. Hiatt, Ph.D. Environmental Gerontologist National Design Consultant and 44 years Design Research lghiatt@aol.com Gail Ressler, BS Interior Design griD. Business and Residential Interiors, Specialized in Aging in Place, Universal Designgailressler@gm ail.com Joelle Lichtman, MA Design Consultant, and NY Home Safety Assessments for Older Adults Joelle.lichtman@gmail. com
Phyllis Sperling, AIA Architect Professor Emeritus City Tech CUNY phyllis.sperling@gmail. com
Manny Feris, LEED AP, Lighting Specialist, Lutron OEM Team mferis@lutron.com Brigid Cahalan, MLS Outreach Librarian NY Public Library bridgidcahalan@nypl .org
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http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/24/staying-independent-in-old-age-with-a-littlehelp/
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http://seniorcarecorner.com/top-10-design-trends-for-aging-in-place
Architect?
Interior designer?
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In NYC you need an architect if you plan to make significant alterations to your apartment, or even to one room. Moving partitions, changing plumbing locations and any structural changes require that you file with the NYC Department 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 require an application to the DOB.
http://mlkinteriors.com/aging-in-place.html
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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/T029-S001-smallremodeling-budgets-big-upgrades/images/8.jpg
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http://mlkinteriors.com/aging-in-place.html
Both an architect and an interior designer can help you select fixtures, tiles and colors.
http://home4alifetime.com/Photo_Gallery___Links.php
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Both before and after kitchens are too narrow for a Wheelchair or a wide walker.
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Aging-In-Place
According to an AARP survey, over 80% of older adults wish to remain in their current home for the rest of their lives. Over 70% of falls occur in the home for those 65+. We need to ensure their home environment is a safe place to live.
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Universal Design
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Bathroom: Before
Bathroom: After
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Bathroom: Modifications
http://home4alifetime.com/Photo_Gallery___Links.php
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Bathroom: Toileting
Products: Comfort height toilet Attachable bidet Bedside commode
For individuals with visual impairments, use high color contrast and for individuals in wheelchairs removing the bathroom door can allow for more space.
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Kitchen: Before
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Kitchen: After
Kitchen: Accessibility
Organize items based on use Utilize appliances with front controls Products/Modifications: Pull out/down storage and appliances Counters at different heights
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Kitchen: Accessibility
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Lighting Solutions
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Lighting Solutions
Livable New York Resource Manual http://www.aging.ny.gov/LivableNY/ResourceManual/Index.cfm
Lighting is not neutral, but has either a positive or negative effect on health. Correct spectrum and timing of lighting is essential because lighting modifies brain neurotransmitters and neuropeptides which, in turn, alter both mood and the human immune response. Proper lighting can improve health and wellbeing while poor lighting can alter mood and increase stress and the risk of diseaselighting in individuals' homes, apartment buildings, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other health care settings must be specifically designed to compensate for the decrease in visible light reaching the retinas of those who are over 50 years old, as well as for those individuals of younger ages who have 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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Lighting Solutions
EISA: Energy Independence and Security Act aims to 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 them obsolete the new standards will phase in over 3 years starting in 2012 for medium-screw-base, general service bulbs
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Lighting Solutions
bulbs can no longer be manufactured, butinventory can be sold...until depleted: Screw-base Lamp Wattage Effective Date 100W 75W 60W & 40W 1/1/2012 1/1/2013 1/1/2014
many decorative and specialty incandescent bulbs, and all bulbs less than 40 Watts and more than 100 Watts are exempt MR-16 and AR-111 (low-voltage, halogen) bulbs are exempt
Lighting Solutions
distributed RF wireless lighting control minisystem
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Lighting Solutions
Countdown Timers
Rated for 600 watts or 3A Switch Timers 5-60 Minutes Eco version 30 Minutes
Auditory Solutions
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Hearing Loss
There are many household accommodations for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Ear phones that plug into the TV are useful for people with hearing loss.
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A CapTel (Captioned telephone) uses voice recognition technology to display text of the conversation on the telephone screen.
Strobe lights, or devices connected to lamps, can signal incoming telephone calls or someone at the door.
This combination alarm clock and fire alarm comes with strobes 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 of remaining in a familiar environment throughout ones maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a home for a lifetime.
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Resource:
New York City Commission of Human Rights 40 Rector Street 212-306-7450
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http://boomingboroughs.org/contact/ http://main.aiany.org/eOCULUS/newsletter/
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Thank you!
any questions?
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