Assignment task:
1. You have been selected to participate in an innovative program designed to support holistic aging for elderly people living with presbyopia, presbycusis, mild urinary incontinence, and either Parkinson's disease or early dementia symptoms by connecting them to a "family" within their community. In this program, all medical and required personal care assistance will be provided for the elderly person. Also, a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment, and main living area totaling approximately 1000 square feet will be added to your "home". You may include an outdoor space not included in the square footage.
2. Your task is to design and furnish the apartment using a $2,500 stipend. The layout and décor must be tailored to the needs of your new "family member" - everything from linens, curtains, rugs, kitchen utensils, and so on. Remember to include items for the PCA. You will need to specify which appliances, toilet, bed, and shower for the construction team, although the cost of these does not come from the stipend.
3. Create a 10-12 slides PowerPoint of the new apartment. Include hand drawings or digital renderings of the layout with your rationale for the design in your layout. Next, provide photos of all other items with a brief description detailing why you chose that item and how it supports the person living with the gerontological disorders listed previously. Include a slide with your budget and expensesTM
4. The last slide of your portfolio will be a photo of you, your family and pets (please don't violate anyone's privacy - you may pick a "family" from free online sources).