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Aging Well: Designing for Neurocognitive Challenges

A cozy lounge area features two older adults relaxing on chairs, with decorative partitions and a contemporary fireplace in the background.

Aging Well: Designing for Neurocognitive Challenges
Creating Comfort, Safety, and Community in Senior Living

IIDA, in partnership with Tarkett, convenes design leaders for a virtual panel discussion about how to create comfort, safety, and community in senior living design, particularly for those with neurocognitive challenges. Design experts assess the current state of design for older adult populations, including persistent challenges and novel solutions; debunk myths and misconceptions about senior living; and explore ways to widen access to quality care and community amid the housing affordability crisis.

Moderated by:
Jane Rohde, FIIDA,
Principal, JSR Associates, Inc.

Panelists:
Hillary Owen, IIDA,
Studio Practice Leader, Senior Living, and Principal, HKS
Sandra Soraci, IIDA
, Director, Healthcare and Senior Living Segment Strategy, North America, Tarkett