Creating an Ideal Home Environment for the Accessibility, Comfort, and Well-being of Older Adults

Noorlailahusna Mohd Yusof; Suziana Mat Yasin

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI30.6875

Creating an Ideal Home Environment for the Accessibility, Comfort, and Well-being of Older Adults

Authors

Noorlailahusna Mohd Yusof Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Cawangan Kedah, Malaysia; School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia,
Suziana Mat Yasin School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI30.6875

Abstract

Ageing poses new challenges for achieving sustainable development in the developing world. This study explores the characteristics of ideal home environments for older adults in Malaysia's first age-friendly city, Taiping. Using semi-structured interviews with twelve residents aged 60 and above, the research identifies key themes: the importance of comfort, accessibility modifications for safety, and proximity to social connections and essential services. These findings emphasize the need for user-centered design and affordable housing that promotes ageing in place, contributing to the development of age-friendly environments that support the well-being and independence of older adults.

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Published

2025-05-24

How to Cite

Noorlailahusna Mohd Yusof, & Suziana Mat Yasin. (2025). Creating an Ideal Home Environment for the Accessibility, Comfort, and Well-being of Older Adults. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI30), 79–85. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI30.6875