| Keywords |
Housing for the middle age and elderly ; Housing for a lifetime ; Present condition and satisfaction about lifetime housing |
| Abstract |
The aim of this research is to introduce the notion of ‘house for a lifetime-residence’ and generalize it so that the aged can live a safe and comfortable life without any obstacle for their lifetime. The research has been made by inquiring of 302 people over fifty who reside in the ordinary houses about the present condition of their houses, how much they are satisfied with their house and what they think about a house for a lifetime-residence. The result of this research can be summed up as follows: The house of the middle age and elderly were examined in terms of safety, comfort of movements, and facility in utilization and operation of each rooms. The aged residents' satisfaction with their houses turned out to be average. |