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Far too frequently, design professionals are expected to be magicians rather than logicians. They are expected to solve all their clients’ worldly woes with incomplete information and documentation, without being equipped with the necessary resources to design an environment that both responds to current needs as well as anticipates future requirements. Come explore more than 400 evidence-based resources for planning and designing for the current and anticipated needs of an aging population. Obtain specific insights to inform your everyday practice including putting technology to work in the care process and memory care design, preventing injuries and increasing safety, designing for age-related changes, universal design for human needs, and tailoring lighting interventions for Alzheimer’s.
Lead speaker: Addie Abushousheh, gerontologist, researcher, and consultant for organizational and environmental development
Addie Abushousheh, PhD, EDAC, Assoc. AIA, explores cultural and bio-psycho-social perspectives, organizational structures and processes, physical environments, workforce models, and regulatory and financial frameworks in relation to decision making, resource management, and quality improvement for long-term care. With combined expertise in architecture, organizational development, aging, and applied research, she is uniquely positioned to advance comprehensive and translational agendas related to quality assessment and performance improvement within the continuum of care. In addition to consultation and research, she publishes and presents regularly and serves in a review and advisory capacity to industry organizations.
Co-presenter: Lynn Kenney, director of industry relations, The Center for Health Design
Lynn Kenney’s expertise in developing partnerships and her ability to lead effective member outreach and education programs are key skills used in her position as director of industry relations. Working closely with members, she identifies new benefit opportunities and increases the value of the member experience. She is an active contributor in the industry and serves as a member of the FGI Guidelines 2022 Health Guidelines Revision Committee. Prior to joining The Center, she was a senior analyst, advocacy, with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE).
LIVE AIR DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, 2-3pm EST
