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Universal design for an aging population
Universal design examples that show how new and universal criteria are being applied to facilities serving the boomer generation. Read the related article "Health care design for boomers and beyond."
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![Memorial-Medical-Center-Patient-Care-Tower.jpg](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/1-Memorial-Medical-Center---Patient-Care-Tower.jpg?t=1483548633&width=900)
Boomers and those with limited peripheral vision benefit from straightforward and easily visible locations of canopies and building entrances. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![Michiana-Cancer-Center.jpg](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/2-MHO-_-Holladay-Properties-LLC---Michiana-Cancer-Center.jpg?height=600&t=1483548654)
MHO & Holladay Properties, LLC - Michiana Cancer Center demonstrates the importance of the lobby to provide pause and review areas for family and visitors. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![Good Samaritan Hospital Gibault Memorial Tower Addition](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/3-Good-Samaritan-Hospital---Gibault-Memorial-Tower-Addition.jpg?t=1483548664&width=900)
Natural light and features greatly contribute to intuitive wayfinding. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![Lakeland Health - Inpatient Pavilion](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/5-Lakeland-Health---Inpatient-Pavilion.jpg?t=1483548677&width=900)
Patient room design provides comfort and functionality. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![CA Ventures Overland Park Senior Living](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/6-CA-Ventures---Overland-Park-Senior-Living.jpg?t=1483548687&width=900)
Provide additional clearances and furnishings, furniture, doors and openings. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![UC Health - Carbon Valley Health Center](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/7-UCHealth---Carbon-Valley-Health-Center.jpg?t=1483548700&width=900)
Physician desk shape and location allows for a variety of physician - patient discussion scenarios. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
![Hendricks Regional Health Emergency Department Replacement](https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ext/galleries/universal-design-for-an-aging-population/full/8-Hendricks-Regional-Health---Emergency-Department-Replacement.jpg?t=1483548621&width=900)
By utilizing terrazzo floor material, the floor surface is the same and aesthetic design features can be achieved. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures