Care homes for older people
By: Judith Torrington
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Briefing and design guides; Briefing and design guides
Publisher: E & FN Spon
Published: 1996
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780203362112
Subjects: Long-term care; MEDICAL; Nursing Home Care; Nursing homes; Long-Term Care; Older people; Designs and plans; Long-term care facilities
Description: This book describes the needs of the users of residential and nursing homes, provides detailed design guidance and summarises building procurement techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-124) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The people; 2 Building design guide; 3 Management of the building process; Technical supplements; TS1 List of suppliers; TS2 List of agencies concerned with older people; TS3 List of dangerous and poisonous plants; TS4 Initial briefing meeting agenda; TS5 Schedule of accommodation; TS6 Room data sheet; Index;