1. Safety design: provide necessary safety facilities, including handrails, non-slip floors, fire prevention systems, etc., to reduce the risk of accidents such as falls and slips for the elderly.
2. Accessibility design: Ensure that the buildings, rooms and facilities of the elderly care facility are accessible to the elderly, including wheelchair ramps, escalators, elevators, spacious doorways and aisles.
3. Accessibility design: the layout and functions of common facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc. should be in line with the usage habits and convenience needs of the elderly. The height of the equipment and control panel, the size of the buttons and ease of operation should also consider the special needs of the elderly.
4. Comfort design: Provide appropriate indoor temperature, lighting and sound and other environmental conditions to meet the requirements of the elderly for comfort. The design of bedding, seating and other furniture should also be in line with the physical characteristics of the elderly, providing good support and fit.
5. Social interaction design: Provide public **** activity areas, leisure and recreational facilities and communication spaces to promote social interaction and mental health among the elderly.
6. Safe Travel Design: Provide convenient and safe travel paths for the elderly, including measures such as stair handrails, indoor navigation signs, and raised ground warnings to ensure that they can reach their destinations safely.
7. Medical care design: set up medical care areas in the nursing institutions, including infirmaries, nursing stations, etc., so as to facilitate the elderly to obtain medical services and nursing care when needed.
8. Green design: focusing on environmental protection, providing comfortable and clean indoor and outdoor environments, including reasonable ventilation, lighting, vegetation and greening, etc., which are conducive to the physical and mental health of the elderly.
Adaptive design for senior care institutions needs to take into account the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly, and also needs to be designed in accordance with relevant local regulations and standards in order to provide a safe, comfortable and convenient living environment.