A study published in the Journal of Housing for the Elderly examined in some detail the visitation patterns in assisted living environments and the perceptions of residents on the impact have on their well-being. Such visits are both common and critical to the well-being of residents, with 90% of those responding to survey rating the ability to receive visitors as either ‘important’ or ‘very important’. Fortunately, 80% of respondents received visits at least occasionally, with most receiving visits on a weekly basis or more. This post examines details of this study and further suggests architectural responses to the findings. #Research #Tips #DesignforAgingKnowledgeCommunity