Environment and Aging in Japan

Verderber, Stephen; Song, Jeung-Haeng

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“…A review of the Japanese evidence-based literature on environment and aging (Verderber & Song, 2005) identified room personalization and a respect for cultural and architectural traditions as core themes in preferred residential settings. Recently, proxemic spatial relationships in 168 RLTC settings in Japan was the subject of further research (Cao & Dewancker 2020; Cao et al, 2021).…”

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Residential Environments for Older Persons: A Comprehensive Literature Review (2005–2022)

Verderber

Koyabashi

Cruz

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Background: Independent noninstitutional and institutional residential long-term care environments for older persons have been the subject of significant empirical and qualitative research in the 2005–2022 period. A comprehensive review of this literature is reported, summarizing recent advancements in this rapidly expanding body of knowledge. Purpose and Aim: This comprehensive review conceptually structures the recent literature on environment and aging to provide conceptual clarity and identify current and future trends. Method and Result: Each source reviewed was classified as one of the five types—opinion piece/essay, cross-sectional empirical investigation, nonrandomized comparative investigation, randomized study, and policy review essay—within eight content categories: community-based aging in place; residentialism; nature, landscape, and biophilia; dementia special care units; voluntary/involuntary relocation; infection control/COVID-19, safety/environmental stress; ecological and cost-effective best practices; and recent design trends and prognostications. Conclusions: Among the findings embodied in the 204 literature sources reviewed, all-private room long-term care residential units are generally safer and provide greater privacy and personal autonomy to residents, the deleterious impacts of involuntary relocation continue, family engagement in policy making and daily routines has increased, multigenerational independent living alternatives are increasing, the therapeutic role of nature and landscape is increasingly well-documented, ecological sustainability has increased in priority, and infection control measures are of high priority in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Discussion of the results of this comprehensive review sets the stage for further research and design advancements on this subject in light of the rapid aging of societies around the globe.

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Residential Environments for Older Persons: A Comprehensive Literature Review (2005–2022)

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Koyabashi

Cruz

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Housing for the aging population

Demirkan

2007

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Based on the concept of 'aging in place,' design of houses in the past years are explored. Design features in the built environment become barriers for aging people with functional limitations. Initially, houses were designed according to the required needs of the user with the physical limitations. Later, adaptable house design was introduced that allows the house to meet the specific needs of the user, while maintaining the appearance of the house until more obvious accessibility features are needed. Today, 'design for all' is recognised as a tool for ensuring physical accessibility for aging people. The holistic perspective embedded in the universal design theory should be systematically and consistently developed during the design process.

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Consideration of senior citizens in private residential design in Sub-Saharan Africa: reflections from Akure, Nigeria

Ige,

Akinbogun

2023

IJBPA

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PurposeThe design of buildings is crucial to functionality and safety for senior citizens. People often refrain from talking about old age and its related support; however, it is inevitable. The paper aims to highlight the essentials of a home design that considers the aged citizens in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research technique is used in the study. A closed-ended questionnaire and an interview were used to gather information on the requirements for aging-in-place basics in home design from middle-aged and elderly households.FindingsFindings from the study revealed that a majority of the respondents considered old age as a phase of life to prioritize in home design. Lighting, furniture and fixtures and electrical installations are variously perceived by the respondents as aging-in-place essentials.Practical implicationsThe study has far-reaching consequences for the built environment, particularly for homeowners. It is related to the third sustainable development goal (SDG), which seeks to secure the health and well-being of people of all ages.Originality/valueThe study's uniqueness and usefulness are highlighted in the gaps between present house design culture and the reality of senior citizen occupants' dwellings, as well as the appropriateness to satisfy changing demands associated with old age. It would encourage homes to develop the culture and duty of providing a sustainable home that is accessible to everybody and provides emotional and physical safety for the elderly.

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Environment and Aging in Japan

Cited by 4 publications

References 93 publications

Residential Environments for Older Persons: A Comprehensive Literature Review (2005–2022)

Residential Environments for Older Persons: A Comprehensive Literature Review (2005–2022)

Housing for the aging population

Consideration of senior citizens in private residential design in Sub-Saharan Africa: reflections from Akure, Nigeria

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