Texas SAGE Chapter

Sharing Knowledge about Evidence-Based Design

Throughout Texas

SAGE is an acronym for the Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments. The organization was founded in 1994 by like-minded individuals with the common goal of improving physical environments for older adults. SAGE encourages the implementation of evidence-based design, as well as regulatory change to improve living conditions for seniors. The goal is to share and distribute insightful information that will help improve senior living communities. To date, SAGE has grown into a nationwide organization. Like Texas, many states have formed their own Chapters.

Mission Statement: “To promote collaboration among aging providers, design professionals, researchers, manufacturers, educators, students and others interested in providing innovative and appropriate environments for older adults.”

In addition, Texas SAGE offers the following:

Educational forums that feature current research and best practices for senior living environments.
An annual post-occupancy evaluation of senior living environments based on SAGE’s design principles; results are shared through conferences and publications.
Promotion of regulatory change and research that supports resident-centered care.

The Texas SAGE Chapter is excited to feature articles in the TAHSA Newsbriefs each month. For more information contact Teresa Whittington, Texas SAGE Chapter President at (214) 355.9001.