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Glossary
Term |
Definition |
Aging
in Place
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A
broadly defined term that primarily refers to one
of several living options:
- Staying
in the same home throughout most of adulthood,
which may necessitate home modifications.
- Remaining
in the same neighborhood (though not always the
same home) and maintaining one's community and
routines for most of adult life, even as housing
needs change.
- Living
in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC),
which provides access to higher levels of care
as required; Independent Living, Assisted Living,
and Skilled Nursing. Two types of CCRC's include
a lifecare plan and a fee-for-service menu of options
to residents.
- Moving
to a favorite vacation or resort location, after
one's children are grown, and establishing a sense
of community. These locations often include golfing,
tennis, other outdoor activities, and social events
for active 55+ seniors.
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Empty
Nesters
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Parents
whose children have grown and left home, leaving the
parents with a larger home than they desire. |
Planning
Feasibility
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Determining
if the property, building, etc., will accommodate and
support the desired usage. |
Programming |
Identifying
the functions, requirements, and constraints of a space
before designing the environment. |
Single
Family Home Consultation |
An
on-site walkthrough of a home to assess the ability
to make modifications or renovations to meet changing
needs. |
Turnkey
Services |
Design
services that include specification, procurement, and
installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
for the built environment. |
Universal
Design |
A
design process that emphasizes the creation of accessible
spaces and products that anyone can use without stigmatization.
Example: The
Access table, a joint creation of JSR and Patapsco
Woodworks, is accessible to people in wheelchairs
and standard chairs simultaneously. |
Sandwich
Generation |
Adults
in their 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s faced with dual caregiving
roles-raising children while also caring for aging
parents. |
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