Department of Architecture, shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of entrusting the elderly to nursing homes, thus providing a suitable space that meets their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs has become necessary. The nursing homes is the first and simplest solution that can be considered for such individuals. However, considering the characteristics and temperament of this group, it is necessary to define a model that can meet the elderly's spiritual and physical needs, alongside maintaining their normal life, in the home of their hopes and memories. Therefore, there is a need for a model that defines a new space in accordance with the psychological and physical conditions of the elderly and can replace previous methods in order to improve the mood of the elderly.
The design of elderly homes, and certainly the creation of suitable decoration for them, should match the global standards. The concept of an elderly village is another model that has been introduced and implemented for the elderly in the West. In this model, housing units have been designed for the elderly to live alone or with their families. Basic and necessary services for the elderly are available in proximity and neighboring the housing units. These places will have a positive impact on creating a sense of usefulness, increasing hope in life, and uplifting the mood of the elderly.
The elderly have the autonomy to use these facilities and they fulfill their needs, such as suitable spaces for exercise and recreation, socializing with peers, preserving their dignity, and creating conditions for their independence during leisure time. They also provide counseling, teach necessary techniques for the elderly’s lives and more.
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