Game Changing Flooring for Health in Senior Environments, Part 2
4 April 2024
Episode S4E04:
Are you aware that vinyl flooring could be considered a sustainable material? That designs have been produced specifically for people with dementia? Join Lori and her guest, Shaz Hawkins, of Tarkett in Part 2 of our series on game changing flooring solutions. You’ll also learn about the importance of neuro-divergent flooring considerations as part of human-conscious design principles.
- Guest: Shaz Hawkins, Marketing Manager for Tarkett (UK)
- Designing Dementia-Friendly Spaces – Tarkett
- Human-Conscious Design Principles – Tarkett
- The Hospital of The Future – White Paper by Tarkett
- Innovation Spotlight: AI
- AI To Benefit Humanity: Innovations In Senior Care – Forbes Magazine
- First-of-their-kind wearables capture body sounds to continuously monitor health – Northwestern University
- A majority of Americans have heard of ChatGPT, but few have tried it themselves – Pew Research Center
- Loneliness in Old Age: An Unaddressed Health Problem – National Library of Medicine
About Our Guest
Shaz Hawkins is the Healthcare, Aged Care and Education Segment Marketing Manager for Tarkett UK and Ireland. Shaz has worked within the built environment since 2010, designing the interior finishes across multi-segment buildings, and became part of the Tarkett Team four years ago.
Together with VR-EP, Tarkett developed the world’s first and only dementia filter which allows users to experience first-hand what life is like for those living with dementia. The filter brings the built environment to life and helps architects and designers create an inclusive design, which keeps residents safe.
Shaz is now leading the Team and developing their Human Conscious Design approach to support neuro-flexible design.