Providing design solutions for villages for the elderly with an emphasis on strengthening the sense of nostalgia in the environment

Old age is a period of human life characterized by a decline in physical abilities and an increase in disability and dependence. Given the emergence of new societal conditions in economic, social, and cultural domains in recent decades, suitable planning for creating specialized living spaces for the elderly, such as elderly homes or villages, is essential for at least a portion of the elderly population. The present research aims to find design solutions for the elderly, focusing on enhancing the sense of nostalgia in the environment through an understanding of nostalgic elements in elderly homes and identifying the most effective components as well as strategies to strengthen nostalgia in the design of elderly homes. The current research is of an applied nature, using a descriptive-analytical research method. Data collection methods include documentary and field research, with data gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS software. The components obtained from the factor analysis method were labeled according to their constituent factors as social and recreational activities, physical and design features, access to services, visual and identity factors, daily functions and architectural design, and personal development and daily interactions. It is hoped that utilizing nostalgic criteria from the perspective of the elderly can provide a solution for enhancing the quality of life in elderly homes.

کلیدواژه ها:

Design ، Elderly Village ، Nostalgia ، the elderly