Rapid aging society has extended the span of aged life of the elderly people in rapid speed and the importance of holistic health including the elderly people`s physical, psychological and social health has been emphasized in these years but considera...
Rapid aging society has extended the span of aged life of the elderly people in rapid speed and the importance of holistic health including the elderly people`s physical, psychological and social health has been emphasized in these years but considerations for their social health have not been made sufficiently so far. The purpose of this study is to identify the residential preferences in consideration of social health of the retiring baby boomer generation and intends to propose diverse alternatives in designing the elderly homes suitable for the aged life. This study researched the residential preferences and requirements for the aged life according to detailed situations of the aged years by the criteria of previous studies that have classified the situations of the aged people`s life into four categories according to their matrimonial life and health conditions in relation with diverse types of elderly houses. Data were gathered from literature studies and practical researches were accomplished. The results of Because this study has researched the issue of social health of the aged life and suggested an ideal direction of residential environments comprehensively it is meaningful as references useful to promote a desirable planning and development of elderly houses.