Table of contents : Inhalt Preface to the second edition Universal Design: a declaration of independence One’s bed, room and house in old age Perspectives on ageing across various cultures New forms of living for the elderly From retirement -communities of care to communities of meaning Dementia as a mode of being: the living environment and everyday competency Living and dying in a hospice On the essence of living: safety – security – orientation Floor plan design – providing for the changing needs of the elderly Interior architecture and product design Gardens for senior citizens – a framework for the design of outdoor spaces The role of the architect in the care provision and housing markets Planning and designing for people with dementia Planning for demand – participatory planning and building as a holistic process Operators, service providers and clients in the housing and nursing care industries Project controlling and cost management of housing projects for the elderly Quality management and user satisfaction surveys Inter-generational living Assisted living - Serviced apartments Living concepts for specific user groups Living concepts for people with dementia Residential and nursing homes Diverse neighbourhoods Housing in mixed-use contexts Project data Authors Bibliography Index of names Index of places Photo credits