aging well:senior thesis

Aging Well A senior thesis by Jennifer Owens

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Aging WellBased on current independent living facilities, the baby boomers

wants and needs, and technological advancements of the age, independent living facilities do not support the entering demographics transition to aging well creating a disconnect

between the facility and its potential user.Senior Thesis by Jennifer Owens

Little to no technology

access

70% of adults ages 50 to

64 access the internet

Roommates with little

privacy

Little opportunities

for community interaction

Mundane aesthetics

Traditional style

fixtures and furnishings

Couple rooms that serve too many functions

Love choice and

independence

Optimistic, do-it-yourself

attitude

Social

Lack of family public and private

spaces

Sites usually in suburban

areasLimited space for residents let alone personal

belongings

Personal Technology Current Eldercare Space Deficiencies

Baby Boomers

Low Tech

High Tech

Walking stick

Helping Hand Gripper

Glasses

IPhone

Robot Vacuum

Projection Cellphone

Electronic Medical Records

Induction Cooking

Universally designed

kitchen tools

Wii

Tv

Only generation born into an

analog world and die in a digital one

Forever young

generation

More active and social group than

previous generations

Born between

1946-1964

Facilities should adapt to homelike

qualities Well defined physical activities

Community oriented spaces

Express their identity and personalize their spaces

Open views to nature

Clearly defined

way finding

Close to shopping,

entertainment, and green

space

Different textures,

colors, and atmospheres

Residential Housing

Retail Stores

Offi ce Buildings

Residential Apartments


Community Spaces

Community Spaces

Personal and Mobile ProductsVital toilet seatscupboard sensors

zeo-tracks sleep patternsvideo screen door bell

can openersstoves connected to phones

control operated shelvesIcloud for homesGPS on keys

RFID tagscomputer glass display

vacuum displayremote access washer and dryer

remote access appliancesWEMO home automation

systemsinductive cooktopssmart refrigerator

hand sensored lampsCloud connected thermostats

magic mirrorKohler numi-toilet

smart deskelectric fireplaceLarge screen tvs

Wii gaming systems

mobile vital kiosksLife fitness exercise

bikescomputer glass display

electric fireplaceProjectors

Large Screen tvsWii gaming systems

computersdigital books

E-readersinternetmovies

tv shows3D movies

internet radiostreaming video

nano sensorse-health electronic health

recordswireless implantable

drug mircrochipsIphone

glasses with wifiIpad

cell phoneQR code shopping

car-voice sensory and videos

digital bookscameras

video camerasIpods

light beam pico projectorE-readers

skyperadio

internet radiostreaming videocomputer games

dvd playerstexting

Space Response/Implications

Aging in Place Concepts Building

Eldercare Models

No Care Required

Includes Senior Citizens 65 and Older

Occasional Care


Require 24/7 Care

Medical Care Focused


Social Care Focused

Includes Elderly and Young Adults with Disabilities

Nursing Home

Assisted Living

Independent Living

Office Buildings

Shopping Center

Residential Housing

Mobile Shelving

Electronic Records

Ergonomic Laundry

Handleless Faucets

Strategic Seating

Large Open Spaces

Accessible Countertops

Various Seating Types

Site - Two Easton Oval Columbus, OH 43219

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Low

Tech

High

Tech

Low Technology High Technology

Residential Apartments Community Spaces Personal and Mobile ProductsVital toilet seatscupboard sensors



control operated shelvesIcloud for homesgps on keys








Wii gaming systems







tv shows3D movies









video camerasIpods


skyperadio


dvd playerstexting

Aging WellBased on current independent living facilities, the baby boomers

wants and needs, and technological advancements of the age, independent living facilities do not support the entering demographics transition to aging well creating a disconnect

between the facility and its potential user.Senior Thesis by Jennifer Owens

Little to no technology

access

70% of adults ages 50 to

64 access the internet

Roommates with little

privacy

Little opportunities

for community interaction

Mundane aesthetics

Traditional style

fixtures and furnishings

Couple rooms that serve too many functions

Love choice and

independence

Optimistic, do-it-yourself

attitude

Social

Lack of family public and private

spaces

Sites usually in suburban

areasLimited space for residents let alone personal

belongings

Personal Technology Current Eldercare Space Deficiencies

Baby Boomers

Low Tech

High Tech

Walking stick

Helping Hand Gripper

Glasses

IPhone

Robot Vacuum

Projection Cellphone

Electronic Medical Records

Induction Cooking

Universally designed

kitchen tools

Wii

Tv

Only generation born into an

analog world and die in a digital one

Forever young

generation

More active and social group than

previous generations

Born between

1946-1964

Facilities should adapt to homelike

qualities Well defined physical activities

Community oriented spaces

Express their identity and personalize their spaces

Open views to nature

Clearly defined

way finding

Close to shopping,

entertainment, and green

space

Different textures,

colors, and atmospheres

Residential Housing

Retail Stores

Offi ce Buildings



Community Spaces

Community Spaces

Personal and Mobile ProductsVital toilet seatscupboard sensors



control operated shelvesIcloud for homesGPS on keys








Wii gaming systems







tv shows3D movies









video camerasIpods


skyperadio


dvd playerstexting

Space Response/Implications

Aging in Place Concepts Building

Eldercare Models

No Care Required


Occasional Care


Require 24/7 Care



Social Care Focused

Includes Elderly and Young Adults with Disabilities

Nursing Home

Assisted Living

Independent Living

Office Buildings

Shopping Center

Residential Housing

Mobile Shelving

Electronic Records

Ergonomic Laundry

Handleless Faucets

Strategic Seating

Large Open Spaces

Accessible Countertops

Various Seating Types

Site - Two Easton Oval Columbus, OH 43219

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NutritionHealth/FitnessPublic/AdministrationCommunity SupportBack of House

First Floor ZoningOne Bedroom AOne Bedroom BTwo BedroomTechnical SocialBack of House

Second Floor Zoning

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Ice Cream Parlorsocial/community

Exercise Facilitysocial/physical

Bistrosocial/nutrition

NutritionH

ealth/FitnessPublic/AdministrationCommunity SupportService Areas

First Floor Zoning




NutritionHealth/FitnessPublic/AdministrationCommunity SupportService Areas

First Floor Zoning

Bistro

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First Floor Zoning





First Floor Zoning

Ice Cream Parlor

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First Floor Zoning





First Floor Zoning

Exercise Facility

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One Bedroom B Two Bedroommild range ambulatory resident little to no assistance ambulatory resident

One Bedroom Awheelchair dependent resident

One Bedroom AOne Bedroom BTwo BedroomTechnical/SocialService Areas

Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet




Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet

One Bedroom A

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Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet




Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet

One Bedroom B

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Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet




Second Floor Zoning

Walk-in Shower

IHome System

Large Open Spaces

Ergonomic Laundry

Induction Stove

Mobile Cabinets

Strategic Seating

Robot Vacuum

Handleless Faucet

Two Bedroom

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