president at SFCS (Blue Bell, Pa.). "It's very important to avoid track lighting or anything where you can see the light source, because the glare can be very painful to older eyes that take longer to adjust to different light levels. Severe glare can even cause agitation in those with dementia." The nurses' station at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center intensive care unit in Cleveland incorporates indirect lighting that's easier on seniors' eyes, while floor-to-ceiling windows at the end of the corridor help patients and families orient themselves on campus. 46 APRIL 2018 HCDMAGAZINE.COM The majority of hospital visits for those over the age of 65 originate in the ED, making it one of the most important spaces to adapt to become more senior friendly. Everything from a squeaky gurney wheel to beeping medical devices can agitate an already nervous senior patient, so reducing noise should be a priority. Acoustic ceiling tiles are an obvious choice to help reduce sound levels, and while many hospitals have ditched overhead paging systems in favor of muted or personalized communication devices, moving the staff's primary traffic pathways away from seating areas can also help reduce noise levels, Bauman says. COURTESY OF PERSPECTUS ARCHITECTURE, PHOTO BY SCOTT PEASE E M E R G E N C Y D E PA R T M E N Thttps://mondocontractflooring.com/ https://mondocontractflooring.com/ http://www.HCDMAGAZINE.COM