Designing Environments for Parkinson’s (Part 2)
Clear, unobstructed pathways and thoughtful layout support easier movement between the bed and bathroom.
Designing Environments for Parkinson’s (Part 1)
How the built environment influences movement in Parkinson’s disease. Practical design strategies to support gait, reduce hesitation, and improve daily function.
If It Feels Like Home, Do We Need a Sign to Remind Us?
Does your long term care community feel like home, or like a workplace with residents? A home should be intuitive and supportive on its own, without signs and reminders on the walls. In this article, I explore how staffing, design choices, and organizational culture work together to shape whether long term care truly feels like home.