Spatial planning for elderly people with Dementia

• Main Authors: Yu-HuiChang, 張玉慧
• Other Authors: Chi-Ming Lai
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/ghp2hb

碩士 === 國立成功大學 === 土木工程學系 === 106 === Dementia is a degenerative disease with cognitive dysfunction and emotional problems, which does not deprive one's mobility. A Dementia friendly environment helps to postpone the course of illness, and maximize the patient's freedom of movement. The goal of the space planning for elderly people is to make patients age with dignity, and to reduce the pressure of the caregivers. This research analyzed domestic and international studies relevant to living space for healthy seniors and elderly people with Dementia. And study the behavior of the elderly and people with Dementia. Elders often experience mobility problems, five sences impairment, memory decline, and difficulty in sleeping. Dementia is a group of symptoms associated with impairment of the cognitive ability. Ten principles of residential space design are set according to previous research and the behavior of elders with Dementia. Based on the design principles, the standard of equipment and facilities is set up. The aim of the spatial planning is to examine the inconveniences caused by the physical and mental degradation of the elderly. And provide special space to meet the needs of patients with Dementia. This spatial planning can be the reference of newly built friendly environment for elderly people who have lost their intelligence.