Older Adult-Centred Design

Authors

  • Mona Afifi Department of Civil Engineering, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta
  • Mohamed Al-Hussein Department of Civil Engineering, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta
  • Ahmed Bouferguene Department of Civil Engineering, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs187

Abstract

A poorly designed home environment is likely to cause falling for older adults. By employing the concept of older adult-centred design, home design that reduces the risk of falls for older adults can be achieved. This approach focuses on meeting specific human needs and enabling individuals to experience improved functionality within the living space. This paper presents an evidencebased analysis of bathroom design from the perspective of reducing the risk of falling for older adults. The methodology is divided into three stages: (1) evidence-based review of bathroom design; (2) cohesive analysis of evidence-based studies; and (3) definition of best practice for older adult-centred design. The outcome of this paper is an evidence-based approach to older adultcentred design that is associated with the minimum risk of falling.
2015 MOC Summit conference proceedings

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2015-05-21

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2015 MOC Summit: Edmonton, Canada

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