Residential Design for the Aging (For Example, the Bedroom)

Design requirements for residences for older people can best be examined in a matrix that relates environmental aspects and people aspects. The former include the entire setting, resources, spatial arrangement, communication, appearance, consequation, protection, and ambient conditions. The latter consist of activities, locomotion, social interaction, feelings, perception, motivation, health and safety, learning, and manipulation. A review of published design standards, guidelines, and recommendations about bedrooms in housing for the elderly details what has been specified and demonstrates that much remains to be done.

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