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Colour - Industry Checklist Issue 2, 2009

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Publication Date: 
15 Oct 2009
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Changes in vision and colour perception usually start in the 20s and get worse with ageing. Most people over the age of 65 have age-related problems with vision and mobility which may affect their independence. Ageing eyes are slower to adapt to changes in light and often more light is required to identify objects. People with Alzheimer’s disease often have added difficulties. Research suggests that the effective use of colour is one strategy that can be used to assist the visually-impaired person to be independent.

This checklist should be read in conjunction with the HMinfo Clearinghouse document “Industry Factsheet: Using colour and colour contrasts to improve accessibility and safety in the homes of elderly and visually impaired people”

Authored: 
Martin, G & Millikan, L.

Ceiling Hoists - Industry Checklist. Issue 1, 2009

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30 Jun 2009
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The purpose of this checklist is to support service providers and tradespeople with regard to the installation of ceiling hoists in the homes of older adults and people with mobility impairment.

It provides a checklist about personal and environmental characteristics to be considered to maximise the usability of ceiling hoists.

Authored: 
Jung, Y. M. & Bridge, C.

The application of colour and colour contrast in the home environment of the elderly and visually impaired individuals.

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30 Jul 2009
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Objectives: To identify and review the effectiveness of the use of colour, and colour contrasts in the home to enable the elderly and individuals with vision impairment to move safely and independently in their environment.

Authored: 
N.Gohar

Industry Checklist:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious

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Publication Date: 
22 Jan 2008
Authored: 
L.Hodges & C. Bridge

Access VA

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Housing for the 21st century is changing. More than ever, it is necessary to design living space that meets the needs of all people, young, old, short, tall, disabled and able-bodied. There's an exciting design principle called Universal Design that helps achieve this objective. Using Universal Design and applying principles for affordable building techniques results in a product that serves a broad range of people.

This site also provides access to a multimedia CD that demonstrates the principles of universal design, as well as a video presentation and interactive flash program that allows users to navigate through the floor plans of a universally designed home and listen to a video explaining each aspect (this feature may take a while to load).

Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self-injurious behav

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Publication Date: 
16 Jan 2008
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There is little specific information pertaining to the design requirements of the physical home environment for people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. A systematic review, guided by the Protocol guidelines for systematic reviews of home modification information to inform best practice (Bridge & Phibbs, 2003) was implemented in this study. An initial literature review was conducted pertaining to the needs of and current design of homes of people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. Nine guidelines have been highlighted to assist in the design of optimum home environments for this population.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge, M. Donelly & K. Chaudhary.

Gardening at Home: Summary Bulletin

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Publication Date: 
12 December 2007
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A guide for people with access difficulties to make the most of their gardens and outdoors living areas. This publication looks at the practical actions people can take to make their backyard and outdoor areas an enjoyable and accessible place for all members of their family and extended social circle. This publications also includes a brief review of various products and services that may assist with the modification of the outdoor living environment.

Authored: 
Lyndal Millikan

Dementia Design Guidelines: Home and Community Care Capital Works Program 2nd Edition

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Publication Date: 
13 November 2007
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This report was written, at the request of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), for service providers, architects, interior designers, etc, to improve the ability of adult day centres to provide a safe environment which caters to the specific needs of people with dementia. The report provides a checklist for dementia design guidelines and case examples of modified existing dementia respite centres. The second edition has a reviewed and streamlined checklist section and some updated content.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge & K. Chaudhary

Smartbuild - Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living

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An opportunity to assist your customers with reliable, objective information… Smarter Homes, a new on-line resource which provides advice on how to make homes warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment, is in its final stages of development by the team contracted by the Ministry for the Environment in New Zealand. Smarter Homes will be launched at the end of June.

Understanding Aboriginal Australians for more Effective Provision of Home Modification Services - SUMMARY BULLETIN

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Publication Date: 
23 May 2007
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This information bulletin on 'Understanding Aboriginal Australian's for More Effective Provision of Home Modification Services', includes information on policies and services relating to housing for Aboriginal Australians, in addition to information relating to communication, belief systems, housing quality and general history. The bulletin also contains a checklist to assist therapists and others when working in an aboriginal setting.

Authored: 
Tanja von Behrens
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