New Approaches to Contemporary Elderly Care Home Design

Abstract

In a developing world today, elderly citizens need extra care and attention. Still, at a point, family members may not
be able to provide proper attention to their older ones for various reasons, which may include busy schedules, the
skill required, and equipment; hence, a care home becomes an option that can provide a sustainable living
environment for the older people. This paper describes socialization as a major problem faced by the elderly in care
homes, which causes isolation and progresses into depression; hence, it proposes a paradigm shift in design that
goes beyond the boundaries of a hospital or an isolation center. The architectural solutions propose creating a safe
space where the elderly can make new connections and rediscover themselves by integrating a vocational school
with the elderly care homes that meet the social needs of elderly citizens, providing them with an adaptive and
conducive space. Identifying the needs of elderly people is one of the factors considered very important, as it is
necessary to understand that the care of elderly people can be a bit challenging because they become very sensitive
as they age.