Tytuł pozycji:
Standard życia i zamieszkania osób starszych w placówkach opiekuńczych
The study presents the problem of an appropriate and comprehensive shaping of the living
environment of senior citizens in institutional care, i.e. creation of a most accessible built environment
for them.
The currently prevailing conditions in Polish care institutions for senior citizens are continuously
improving, however they do not completely fulfil modern requirements and European standards
expected from such institutions.
In order for such a facility to provide an appropriate living environment for senior citizens
and function efficiently, they cannot be based only on precisely defined guidelines and design
principles. They have to be based on knowledge concerning senior citizens, their problems, needs
and expectations; they also have to take into account the results of qualitative research based on
the principles of universal design and ergonomics.