Home Adaptation: Selecting ‘Fit for Purpose’ Interior Finishes that Support Living in Place

The number of adults 65 years + continues to grow and the majority of these older adults want to remain in their own home and in their own community as long as possible…. 

But how do designers and home owners respond to this challenge?  How do we adapt our homes today to encompass our needs as we age?  The way a home looks is just as important as how it functions and one product doesn’t fit the needs of all situations. Each room in a home has different needs and unique challenges. This session will review Altro’s range of complementary floors and walls designed to give you the necessary options you need to create and maintain a safe and comfortable home.

Learning Objective 1 – Effects of aging

Learn about the physical changes to hearing, vision and mobility as well as the possible cognitive challenges that are faced as people age and how those changes affect the selection of interior finishes.

Learning Objective 2 – Promote health while fostering safety and security

Learn how the careful choice of floors, walls and transitions can create safer interior spaces

Learning Objective 3 – Fit for purpose map

Learn how to select “fit for purpose” floors and walls for your home

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BIO

“Contract sales professional with an extensive background in the commercial interiors industry. Education in interior design, and experienced in the development of business within the architectural and design community. Focused on affecting positive change, business efficiency and productivity whether working collaboratively as part of a team or independently. – graduate of Interior Design program at Ryerson University – worked as a commercial ID consultant for 9+ years – in commercial flooring industry for 20+ years” – a key member of the Altro project team identifying strategies for enhancing hygiene in the workplace