Analyzing Home Environment Design for the Elderly from the Perspective of Design Psychology-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Analyzing Home Environment Design for the Elderly from the Perspective of Design Psychology

Published:2023-09-01 Issue:2 Volume:4 Page:39-42
ISSN:2957-8787
Container-title:Highlights in Art and Design
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Author:

Zhu Lin

Abstract

With declining birth rates and extended overall lifespans worldwide, many countries are experiencing population aging. China, has the fastest aging population globally, making the care and support of the elderly a critical concern for the future. In this context, aging in place is the preferred choice for many elderly individuals, and the design of home environments plays a direct role in their physical and psychological well-being. This article, with a focus on healthy aging, addresses the psychological needs and issues commonly encountered by the elderly in their home lives. It employs the principles and methods of design psychology to analyze and research the design of home environments for the elderly. The article proposes key design considerations for improving elderly home environments beyond meeting functional requirements related to aging in place, with the aim of creating more conducive environments for elderly care and placing genuine attention on the psychological well-being of the elderly.

Publisher

Darcy & Roy Press Co. Ltd.

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