Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This thesis project is undertaken to identify design elements for the people with dementia who reside in a long term care facility in order to obtain health benfits.Environmental design research is playing an central role in creating quality living environments for the person with dementia.One successful environmental element in interventing and support the elderly with dementia is garden.Evidences have identified principles with regard to the relationship between residents and the design of their environments.These include the importance of a homelike environment, familiar environment, sensory stimulation, privacy, socialization, family visits, outdoor activities, comfort, security, and accessibility.This project focused on designing the Seoul Dongbu Senior Center, a long-term care facility located in east region of Seoul, Korea.The center consists of assisted living facility and elderly daycare center.Therapeutic garden of this facility are two courtyard gardens and terrace garden .The main design philosophy is to create a restorative and welcoming outdoor environment where residents and visitors could get exercise and fresh air, have opportunities to grow their favorite plants, get away from the hospital routine, and have private time with visiting family and friends.Integrative concepts of design are universal and barrier free, physical, social, and cognitive/emotional support to obtaining therapeutic health benefits of residents, family, and staffs.
Author: 탁영란
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2755766764