The unit creates a homelike setting with uncluttered hallways and rooms and a peaceful quiet zone for patients and visitors. Everything from low-glare flooring and a warm color palette to a common dining area is designed to promote mobility and socialization, two cornerstones of recovery for the elderly patient. Simple activities such as enjoying the fresh air and sunshine on the unit’s patio can mitigate depression as does eating in a communal dining room. Improving mobility is high on the priority list as it makes it easier for a patient to return to their own home rather than a nursing home.
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