A well designed and vibrant Lounge, Dining and Kitchen in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) facilities can have a positive impact on the well-being and Quality of Life (QoL) of residents and visitors. Planning and running a Senior Living project is not only about Boarding and Lodging, it requires a holistic, integrated and interactive space planning.
The attached document is from “Indian Health Facility Guidelines (HFG-India)” which is uploaded by RFHHA with knowledge partners TAHPI Pty Ltd & iHFG.
1) Lounge – Activities of Daily Living (ADL) – 12m2
The ADL Lounge provides a lounge area for ADL patient assessment and training. A range of variable height seating will be included. Fittings and furniture will be domestic in nature to simulate the patient’s home environment
2) Dining Room – Activities of Daily Living (ADL) – 6m2
The ADL Dining Room is an area provided within the Transitional Living Unit for the patient along with their visitors to eat their meals, away from the bedroom environment. The Dining Room will be located adjacent to the ADL Kitchen.
3) Kitchen – Activities of Daily Living (ADL) – 12m2
An accessible kitchen for patient Activities of Daily Living assessment and training; bench is to be wheelchair accessible. The Kitchen will include benches, sink, cooktop, wall oven/grill, rangehood, microwave, wheelchair accessible storage, and refrigerator / freezer.
The document can be accessed here https://india.healthfacilityguidelines.com/Guidelines/Index/HFG-India or can be downloaded here (ADL Lounge & Dining) or can be viewed below