Designing Environments for Aging:  Latest Products For the Aging Population

With an ever-aging population, there is need to design with care to ensure the elderly are as comfortable as they can be. 962 million people are over the age of 60 today. That number is projected to double and reach a staggering 2.1 billion by 2050. To help meet senior’s healthcare challenges head-on, we must design environments for aging where seniors can thrive, whether it be aging in place, in long-term care or in assisted living facilities.

ATS has put together a Product Innovation Guide to help Architects, Interior Designers and Mechanical Engineers design age-friendly environments. This guide curates the latest and most innovative products that can be specified for long-term care facilities, assisted living or private home projects where elderly safety and comfort is of utmost concern.

Design with care: Focus on these 4 areas when designing environments for aging

4 areas to focus on:

1. Bathroom Suites
2. Roof Area
3. Water and Plumbing Solutions
   • Water and Plumbing Solutions Guide for the US
   • Water and Plumbing Solutions for Canada
4. Food Services and Commercial Care Facilities