1. Accessibility: Provide accessible indoor and outdoor routes for the elderly, including ramps, handrails, and level surfaces. Access routes should be spacious, level, and convenient for walking and moving assistive devices.
2. Safety features: Handrails, guardrails and non-slip flooring in critical areas and key locations to provide support and ensure the safety of older people. For example, install non-slip flooring or non-slip mats in areas prone to slipping such as bathrooms, kitchens and toilets.
3. Lighting and vision: Design bright, adequate indoor and outdoor lighting to ensure that older people can see their surroundings clearly and reduce the incidence of accidents. Use contrasting, non-reflective, and non-glare colors and materials to improve legibility and safety for older adults.
4. Sanitary facilities: Bathroom design should meet the special needs of the elderly, such as the installation of walk-in showers, seated toilets, grab bars and non-slip floors. Provide enough space for the elderly to use the wash basin, shower facilities and toilet comfortably.
5. Emergency call system: installing an emergency call system in the homes of the elderly enables them to call for help and get help in time in case of emergency. This is to cope up with unexpected situations and to increase the sense of security among the elderly.
6. Social space: Provide space for social communication and activities for the elderly, such as public **** activity rooms or gyms, etc., to encourage the elderly to socialize and participate in various activities, and to improve their quality of life and sense of well-being.
In addition, it is important to understand local building codes and standards and follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure that the design of buildings for the elderly complies with local requirements and codes. It is also a good idea to consult with professional architects and elderly care specialists during the design process to ensure that the design plan meets the actual needs and feasibility of the elderly.
Please note that specific building design regulations may vary from country to country and region to region, so it is best to refer to local regulations and standards for your design.