Image courtesy of Henry Domke
Though they're about 4,000 miles away from each other, both of these upcoming conferences look really good. If you're looking to learn more about this subject, connect with others in this field, or earn CEUs, here are two excellent opportunities.
"Examining how investment in the design of environments for older people, from hospitals to residential facilities, nursing homes and facilities for the end of life, can support independent living, health and wellbeing, the event will be attended by an interdisciplinary mix of researchers and practitioners from government, academia, health and social care providers, and private industry."
San Diego, CA, March 21-23, 2010
"Environments for Aging is a comprehensive, three-day experience to explore new ideas for creating appealing and supportive places for people as they age. The program will enable you to share common goals, innovations and best practices, and to gain inspiration through a gathering of like-minded individuals who have a vision for the future and who will be instrumental in shaping it."
Know of other good conferences that our members would want to know about? Leave a comment, or contact us through the TLN website.
2 comments:
My father used to be a psychologist in some institutes for the elderly. He commented once about how some of the residents would do things such as run their hands over wallpaper - they were starved for texture, and I'm sure other senses had been neglected as well. It would be nice to think how therapeutic landscapes could contribute to this.
What a powerful image, Pomona. Landscapes can and should add texture and sensory stimulation to people's lives, and should be designed with that in mind. There is some good research about the specific needs of older adults pertaining to the design of therapeutic landscapes. For example, they tend to see lighter colors - like blue and lavender - as grey, so bright colors like red, orange, and yellow should be used when choosing plants. And our sense of smell is also dulled as we age, so strong-smelling plants like lavender, rosemary, and lilac register more than some of the more sublte fragrances. We're working to add more information about designing for specific populations to the TLN site, so stay tuned, and keep the great comments coming.
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