1. How does Design influence Elderly Care? Susan Braedley Carleton University Ottawa, Canada 1

2. It is not so much a matter of escaping from one’s suffering though it may seem to be so. It is a longing for home, for a memory of mother, for new metaphors for life. Hermann Hesse 2

3. Ruling Metaphors 3

4. In one Hospital-like design – research findings 4 Promising Practices: 1.Staff health and safety 2.Ability for staff to help each other, cover, switch 3. accessible, affordable care 4.Better than average pay for workers

5. Hotel/Resort 5  Attractive, spacious surroundings  Privacy for residents  Food service appetizing and personal  Management programs for resident comfort and needs  Management program for staff credentials

6. Home/Domesticity 6  Small “households”  Food prepared on site with residents  Lots of activity and engagement  Active communal areas

7.  In order to produce conditions of dignity and respect for residents and workers, we must consider:  1) Context  2)Evaluation criteria  3) Promising practices, WITH the contradictions that have the least impact on respect and dignity. Thank you! 7 Transcending Metaphors