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http://dx.doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2014.30.6.79

An Analysis on the Living Environment of the Group-homes for the Elderly with Dementia in Gyeonggi Province  

An, Eun-Hee (경남과학기술대학교 건축학과)
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Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design / v.30, no.6, 2014 , pp. 79-86 More about this Journal
Abstract
The main purpose of this study is to examine the situations of the group-homes for the elderly with dementia and clarify the problems of them. This study investigate the actual conditions of the living environment of the group-homes for the elderly with dementia. 11 group-homes were surveyed in Sungnam, Goyang and Paju cities, Gyeonggi province. Data were collected through various ways including interview with facility operators, plan collection, and photo-takings. The results of this study are as follows; 1) With the introduction of long term care insurance in 2008, the increase of the demand and supply to group-home will be expected, due to less cost for recuperation. The care for the elderly in homelike atmosphere is effective to the elderly with dementia. 2) 3~4 persons per room is common in Korea. But the area for 3~4 persons per room is not proper to support the elderly's behavior. The adjustment of the area of each space is demanded. 3) The present living environments of group-homes for the elderly with dementia leave much room for improvement, considering the physical condition of the elderly.
Keywords
Group-homes for the Elderly with Dementia; Architectural Characteristics; Living Environment; Aging-in-place;
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