This case study examines the Eltheto Housing and Healthcare Complex which was designed based on research into the needs and lifestyles of elderly people. The research found that if elderly have to change their lifestyle to receive health care, their life expectancy decreases as they become less mobile, more dependent, and socially isolated. The complex aims to provide health care while allowing residents to maintain their familiar lifestyle.
This case study examines the Eltheto Housing and Healthcare Complex which was designed based on research into the needs and lifestyles of elderly people. The research found that if elderly have to change their lifestyle to receive health care, their life expectancy decreases as they become less mobile, more dependent, and socially isolated. The complex aims to provide health care while allowing residents to maintain their familiar lifestyle.
This case study examines the Eltheto Housing and Healthcare Complex which was designed based on research into the needs and lifestyles of elderly people. The research found that if elderly have to change their lifestyle to receive health care, their life expectancy decreases as they become less mobile, more dependent, and socially isolated. The complex aims to provide health care while allowing residents to maintain their familiar lifestyle.
The focus of the design comes from a life style research that looks at the different needs and characteristics of elderly. Part of the research indicates that if elderly have to move away from their life style, in order to receive health care, their life expectancy will decrease. They become less mobile, more dependant and eventually socially isolated.