b'HEALTH CARE DESIGNsmall community, both in terms of its layout and overall architectural design. Nords approach to the design and planning of homes and villages for the elderly is based on the idea of creating communities with social synergies. We consider it essential and life-affirming that residents feel at home and live in an open,diverse community. Design is important in promoting this sense of well-being and familiarity, so Nord consciously works on integrating buildings into the local context. This includes incorporating various recognizable elements so residents dont feel as though they are in an institution. This sense of familiarity and regional identity is inspired by everything from local architecture to surrounding nature. When planning a design, Nord considers how materials, colours and green elements will contribute to the quality of life of the residents.Dementia villages asnew health care facilitiesCase numbers of Alzheimers and dementia patients will predictably accelerate in the future, putting existing health care services under added pressure and prompting theSite plan of the Landais Village, designed byneed for new forms of health services.NORD Architects and Champagnat & Grgoire ArchitectsThe design of care homes should be welcoming and accommodating, making a residents integration as seamless as possible.La u ndry and linen changes The home should incorporate elements familiar to a residentsoverwhelming yo u r staff?everyday life and contribute to their overall comfort and security. Its important, for instance, that care homes incorporate featuresReduce clothing and that resemble a small community,linen changes by 50-60%*such as amenities and recreationalReduce clothing and facilities, private residences and social*East Coast VA FAcility Trial. Principle Business Enterprises. 2020.common areas, all bound together inlinen changes by 50-60%*an urban and natural space.S u pplying disposable *East Coast VA FAcility Trial. Principle Business Enterprises. 2020.incontinence prod u cts to Equally important is a gradual progression from private to publicLTC for over 30 years Ask forspaces, i.e., from private areas toMany brands available! FREEsamples!semi-private, semi-social, social, semi-public and fully public. This must be done in a way that provides options to1-800-731-6899 shane@qualitylifecares.compeople with different needs. www.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 45'