1, lighting selection
It is natural to get dizzy when you are old. Over 60 years old, the degree will increase to about 250-300 degrees; The older you get, the more serious your eyes become. Presbyopia people can't see things nearby clearly, and they like places with plenty of light. Parents and elders often read books with their heads up in the big sun, which is why. So, with the kitchen for the elderly at home, what is needed is:
① Adequate and uniform overall lighting.
In the kitchen with an area of about 4_, an LED flat light is arranged in the center of the kitchen with a power of about 9W. If it is 6_ to 8_, divide the kitchen into three equal parts, and arrange an LED flat light at 1/3 and 2/3 respectively, with the power of 9~ 12W.
② Sufficient glare-free operation desk lighting.
When making cabinets, the lighting problem of the operation table (vegetable cutting area) is often ignored. Because of the shelter of the hanging cabinet above, many people only feel that the light is unclear and dim when cutting vegetables.
2. Floor decoration
Non-slip floor tiles should be laid, and attention should be paid to maintaining a certain inclination of the ground during laying to avoid water accumulation on the ground. If necessary, spread rubber anti-skid pads on floor tiles to increase friction. In our daily life, we should always wipe the ground, keep it dry and avoid slippery.
3. Console
① Height: The Code for Design of Buildings for the Elderly stipulates that the height of kitchen countertops should not be less than 0.75 ~ 0.80 m, the clearance height under the stage should not be less than 0.60m, and the clearance depth before and after the stage should not be less than 0.25m m. ..
② Width: The Code for Architectural Design of the Elderly stipulates that "the width of the countertop should not be less than 0.5m". At the same time, according to the working principle of 15 (it is easier to work when the angle between the arm and the body is 15), the width of the operating table should be 0.76 mm.
③ Depth: The depth of ordinary range hood is about 0.5m In order to avoid the forehead touching the range hood when the elderly use the console, the depth of the console suitable for the elderly is 0.55m.
4. Kiln
The stove is one of the important appliances in the kitchen. In order to prevent the heat or flame of cooking from damaging the window or tailgate, the distance between the stove and the windowsill should be more than 50 cm. At the same time, in order to avoid water splashing on the stove when using the sink, the distance between the stove and the sink should be not less than 40cm. Properly handling the distance relationship between the cooker and the surrounding space can not only improve the safety of kitchen activities, but also make it easier for operators to cook.
5, sink
The sink is a cleaning appliance that comes into direct contact with water in the kitchen. In order to prevent the old people from forgetting to turn off the faucet or improper operation, resulting in water overflowing or splashing, a sink with an overflow port should be selected. At the same time, the induction tank is adopted, and when the water level in the tank reaches a certain height, the water source is automatically turned off or discharged.
In addition, the sink is one of the most frequently used kitchen utensils, and should be placed in front of the window as far as possible if the situation permits. Natural light lighting does not need another light source, so as to avoid the color difference of food caused by other lighting and affect the judgment of the elderly on food conditions.
6. Kitchen cabinets
The cupboard is an important part of the kitchen. According to different locations, it can be divided into ground cabinets and hanging cabinets.
① basement
The regulations on barrier-free kitchen in Basic Parameters of Residential Kitchen and Related Equipment: the height of the basement should be 75cm and the depth should be 60cm. The clear width, clear height and clear depth below the countertop of the ground cabinet shall not be less than 60cm, 65cm and 35cm respectively.
② Hanging cabinet
According to the Code for Design of Buildings for the Aged, the height of the cabinet bottom from the ground is 1.4 ~ 1.5m, the height of the cabinet bottom from the ground is 1.2m, and the depth is 0.25~0.30m. When the height of the hanging cabinet is 1.4 ~ 1.8m, the elevation of the top surface of the hanging cabinet is generally not higher than 2.2m
7. Power switch
① The power switch and socket should be installed where the user can reach, so as to avoid the inconvenience caused by the elderly bending over or padding;
② The eyesight of the elderly is poor, and the colors of power switches and sockets should be clear and eye-catching, in contrast with the background;
(3) The fingers of the elderly are not flexible, so the power switch should be a wide-body anti-leakage key switch;
④ Choose a power socket with a protective sleeve for the elderly to increase safety.
Kitchen layout and storage for the elderly
1, kitchen layout
①L-shaped kitchen
When the L-shaped kitchen is arranged, the clear width of the passage should not be less than1.5m. At the same time, in order to meet the basic needs of wheelchair activities. There should be an operating space about 1.22m long and 0.76m wide in front of the operating equipment such as washing pool and stove.
②U-shaped kitchen
U-shaped kitchen has short working flow line and many working surfaces, which is suitable for the elderly and the disabled from the perspective of efficiency. The wheelchair turning space of 1.2m ~ 1.5m shall be guaranteed.
2. Kitchen stool
It's best to put a stable, spacious and suitable kitchen stool in the kitchen. Old people can take a break when they are tired of cooking. The height of the kitchen stool should be higher than 50 cm, which makes it more convenient for the elderly to sit up.
3. Kitchen utensils
① Microwave oven
For the elderly, microwave oven is an indispensable kitchen appliance. Old people usually don't want to throw away their unfinished meals, so they can be directly used for heating with a microwave oven, saving time and avoiding too much hard work. When buying a microwave oven, the simpler the function, the better, so it is not easy to make mistakes. The bigger the dial scale and numbers, the better, which can take care of the elderly with poor eyesight.
② rice cooker
An electric cooker is a necessity for every family. In addition to cooking, it can also be used to cook soft glutinous porridge, which can satisfy hunger and nourish stomach. However, for the elderly, the function is not much but fine. Compared with multifunctional intelligent rice cookers, rice cookers with cooking and heat preservation functions can better meet the needs of the elderly, and are easy to operate with one button and not easy to make mistakes.
③ rice cooker
Soup food, after stewing, not only has a balanced taste and nutrition, but also is suitable for the chewing function and gastrointestinal function of the elderly, which can nourish the stomach and is more conducive to absorption. Rice cookers can be used to cook all kinds of nutritious soups, and there is no need to check them from time to time or have too many functions in the process of stewing. The basic function is sufficient, automatic power-off protection can prevent dry burning and avoid the danger caused by forgetting to turn off the phone.
4. Kitchen utensils
There are many kinds of spices commonly used in the kitchen. If you put them on the operating table one by one, it will not only occupy the operating space, but also be difficult to distinguish. Therefore, we can design a series of seasoning bottles for seasoning products (oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, sugar, pepper, etc.). ) and label them for easy access.
In addition, kitchen tools such as pots, shovels and spoons can also be classified and hung in eye-catching places.
5, storage skills
(1) hang up the appliance.
Put sharp tools such as knives into stainless steel boxes. The box can be fixed on one side of the counter. If there are children at home, it is good to put the box in the cupboard door. Hang all kinds of electrical appliances on the S-hook, just above the stove. The hanging rod can be used as an ordinary towel to save money.
② Partition storage
If you don't separate the drawers, odds and ends in the kitchen will soon make the big drawers messy. Economical partitions come in handy at this time. Whether it's tableware or knives, whether it's big or small, it's better to open drawers neatly for cooking.
(3) Storage methods of pots and pans
Kitchen utensils and small pots can be hung on porcelain walls. The porcelain wall is easy to fix the bracket and clean.
④ Support
If the wall or ceiling cannot be equipped with hanging rods or brackets, consider installing drawable hanging rods in the cabinet. Used for hanging spoons, long-handled spoons and other utensils.
The kitchen for the elderly pays attention to feng shui.
1, the kitchen stove should not be facing the gate and bathroom door.
As the saying goes, "when you get to the point, spend more money." . The gate is where money and blessings enter. The kitchen is facing the door, which is easy to destroy money. Toilet is a dark place, facing the kitchen stove will make unclean things in the toilet enter people's bodies with food, which will bring bad luck to people. In addition, the kitchen should not use the same door as the bathroom. The kitchen is fire, the toilet is water, and the kitchen toilet uses a door to force the existence of fire and water. However, fire and water are incompatible, which is not conducive to family harmony and easily leads to family illness.
The kitchen should not be located in the center of the house.
According to Feng Shui, the kitchen is a fire. If it is set in the center of the home, it means "burning the heart", which is not conducive to the physical and mental health of residents. So the kitchen should be located in Kyrgyzstan. Generally speaking, sideways is safer.
3, the kitchen color should not be red and black.
The stove belongs to fire, and red itself belongs to fire. If the kitchen is decorated in red, it will easily lead to excessive anger, which will lead to residents' bad temper or easy to suffer from liver disease; Black belongs to water. If used in the kitchen, it will collide with the stove and affect family harmony.
4. Placement of kitchen utensils in the kitchen
The kitchen utensils are very particular. For example, microwave ovens, rice cookers and sockets should be located in the kitchen. In the kitchen, it is best not to hang the knives directly on the wall or insert them directly on the tool holder, but to put them away in the drawer.
5, the kitchen stove is not suitable for water items.
Fire and water are incompatible. If the kitchen stove is connected with the sink, it will make people impetuous and lead to no peace at home.