503-Carpet for Senior Living

Describe unique issues faced by seniors that should be considered in carpet selections, identify how wise carpet selections provide benefits, and explain how proper carpet maintenance can help keep a senior living environment healthy. This course is one of a series of CEU courses about the benefits of carpet in various commercial end use segments. When completing this course an individual will be able to explain how changing US demographics impact the senior living end-use segment; describe unique issues faced by seniors that should be considered in carpet selections, with special attention to dementia patients; identify how wise carpet selections provide benefits in safety, ergonomics, acoustics, moisture, odor control and indoor air quality; explain how proper carpet maintenance can help keep a senior living environment healthy.