The purpose of this study was to find out the need for residential environment according to ADL and housing design guidelines of the elderly dwellers through their subjective evaluation. Data were collected from interviewing the old in 60 or more age ...
The purpose of this study was to find out the need for residential environment according to ADL and housing design guidelines of the elderly dwellers through their subjective evaluation. Data were collected from interviewing the old in 60 or more age through questionnaire survey method and the statistical procedures in SPSS PC+ were used to analyze the data.
The results of study were as follows:
1. It was wanted to adapt ADL degree to residential environment for the elderly, and should be provide self-supportive environment with minimizing handicapped elements.
2. It was identified to consider necessarily floor finishing materials and safety facilities for the elderly's movement and walking with descending bone strength and
muscle power.
3. The aged preferred to stay in their familiar environment and acquaintance, so must to be offered them decision and continuity of residence by reflecting their psychological characteristics.
The following study should be extended to the later aged in the elderly and also be included various elements of ADL and housing design guidelines