Novel framework addresses the importance of buildings as a physical determinant of health
Medical Xpress
February 18, 2026
As the population ages, renewed attention is being given to the institutional buildings where many older adults reside, such as nursing homes and long-term care settings, which affect the health and quality of life of those living in them. Research suggests that built spaces exert strong and subtle influences on the brains and bodies of aging persons. For example, the way space is designed can play a role in the risk of falling, infection control, avoidable hospitalization, and confusion.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/18/2026