韓國의 老年層 住居開發과 住居環境造成方案 = A Study on the Devlopment of Palnned Retirement Housing and Living Environment for the Elderly People in Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Growing numbers of older people are seeking new ways of living in their retirement.
Planned retirement housing has introduced a lifestigle which provides ling-term security, convenient independence and good fellowship in an attractive living environment.
Reasons for their present housing being unsuitable for retirement living usually include :
Too large, old and cold.
Too hard to maintain both house and garden.
Too many new and unfriendly neighbours.
Too insecure and lonely.
Experience confirms that increasing numbers of retired and elderly people are seeking and finding new ways of enjoying life in planned retirement communities where :
They may preserve their independence
They have 'neighbours like ourselves'.
A responsible person is available to help in an emergency.
A project is well-managed and maintained.
A variety of spacious retirement housing is available.
They are supportive services and nursing accommodation either within the project or nearby, in case they may be required at a future date.
There are adequate social and recreational facilities within the project the cost is within their reach.