What are the main environments that an ageing assessment assessor will look at:
1. Residential environments: The assessor will look at an elderly person's home and analyze whether it meets the elderly person's residential needs. The assessment focuses on the layout, safety, comfort and convenience of the residence. For example, they will check whether the floor is level and barrier-free, whether there are handrails in bedrooms and bathrooms, and whether kitchen equipment is convenient and easy to use.
2. Public ****environment: The public ****environment refers to the external environment that older people come into contact with on a daily basis, such as neighborhoods, parks and supermarkets. The assessor will examine the facilities and services of these places to see if they are easy for the elderly to pass, rest and communicate. For example, the facilities such as public *** seats, toilets and elevators are examined to see if they are in line with the habits of older people in using them.
3. Medical environment: Medical environment refers to the environment of medical institutions, such as hospitals and nursing homes. The assessor will examine the facilities and services of these organizations to see if they can meet the medical needs of the elderly. For example, the hospital wards, restrooms, corridors, etc. are checked to see if they meet the barrier-free design standards.
4. Social environment: Social environment refers to the social factors related to the life of the elderly, such as social security, social services and social relations. The assessor will analyze the impact of these factors on the lives of the elderly and make corresponding recommendations for improvement. For example, it is recommended that community volunteer services should be strengthened and the social participation of the elderly should be enhanced.
Notice of ageing-friendly remodeling:
1. Line-of-sight design: Ageing-friendly remodeling should pay attention to line-of-sight design, utilizing elements such as mirrors and glass, so that there is no dead angle in the line of sight of the living room. For example, setting up glass in the bathroom, kitchen and other areas can allow people who are cooking or taking a bath to observe other areas of the living room, and it is also convenient for the elderly to observe the activities of visitors or family members.
2, light design: taking into account the elderly may be sensitive to light or eyesight loss, aging transformation should focus on light design. For example, natural light and reflected light are set up in areas such as the bathroom, so that a certain brightness can be maintained even if the lights are not turned on. At the same time, in the switch design, should choose the type of easy to operate, to avoid the elderly due to poor eyesight and difficult to operate.
3, safety: safety is the primary consideration of the aging transformation. Due to the decline in the physical functions of the elderly, balance and coordination weakened, more prone to accidents. Therefore, in the ageing renovation, should focus on considering the increase of non-slip floor, add handrails and handrail poles and other safety facilities. At the same time, doors and windows should not be opened too vigorously, and the height of furniture needs to be in line with the physical characteristics of the elderly.
4, psychological needs: in addition to the needs of the physical environment, the psychological needs of the elderly also need to be emphasized in the aging transformation. Elderly people often need attention, care and companionship, so in the aging transformation, you can consider adding some recreational facilities and social activities, so that the elderly can spend their later years more happily.