Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
As physicians, family caregivers, and patients, we know firsthand the overwhelming challenge of navi
gating complex and disconnected health-care systems in support of a loved one.,
We know with certainty that connected care at home is the future.
, Design principles play a crucial role in creating a home environment that meets both the needs and preferences of older adults and enables them to remain in their communities.
While each American has a responsibility to manage their own health, evidence-based modifications to
the living environment can produce sustainable healthy habits and better outcomes, lower health-care costs, and increased economic returns.,
The key to the success in all of these cites involved a paradigm shift.
, Effective community-wide designs focus on: