A Study on the characteristic of Living behaviors of the Elderly with Dementia in Recuperation facilities

치매노인의 요양생활(療養生活) 전개특성(展開特性)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究)

  • 양금석 (진주산업대학교 건축학과)
  • Published : 2001.02.25

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify the actual condition of the daily living activities of the elderly with dementia in recuperation facilities. The thorough investigation and observation works were made to them from the view points of daily living behaviors and activities of the recuperating elderly. This article discusses about the basic characteristics of the elderly and the actual condition of the daily living activities of the elderly with dementia in 2 nursing homes and 1 geriatric hospital. As a result, we are able to draw out the following conclusion ; There is no wide difference between geriatric hospital and nursing homes on the characteristic of living behaviors of the elderly with dementia.

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