1. The document discusses exploring the need for affordable and elderly-friendly home designs in Malaysia to accommodate the country's aging population. 2. It aims to investigate the housing needs of elderly residents through interviews and analyze current home designs. 3. Preliminary findings suggest that while security features are somewhat adequate, homes often lack accessibility features for wheelchair users, such as ramps and wide doors.

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Exploring Elderly-Friendly
Affordable Home for
Ageing in Place.
Nor Suzylah Sohaimi1,2 a) Muhammad Syukri Sohaimi3, Mohd
Saiful Nizam Sohaimi4, Jefferi Abd Hamid5
suzysuhaimi@uum.edu.my
JMTEKAD
School of Government

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INTRODUCTION
PROBLEM STATEMENT RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
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By 2030, the percentage of Malaysian aged
60 and above is projected to increase to 15
percent.
The particular concern with this group is
disability and independent living.
This study was narrowed by looking at the
readiness of home conditions and the need
for functional ability
A challenge to be faced in preparing for an
aging population in providing appropriate
homes
Previous studies: Home care service
Lack of studies that emphasize developing
appropriate elderly-friendly home models
integrated with the affordable housing
concept.
The researchers explored the need of
elderly in design an appropriate home by
conducted in-depth interview with
elderly group.
The collaborator provide consultation in
deliver a home model at an affordable
price
RESEARCH BACKGROUND
STUDY PURPOSE
a. To investigate the needs of elderly-
friendly affordable homes
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Exploring Elderly-Friendly Affordable Home for Ageing in Place.
Living Room
Interior Design

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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
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Bedroom

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Bedroom
RESEARCH ANALYSIS
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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
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Toilet

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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
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Stairs

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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Common Area
Area Security
Following the study’s findings, none of the residence for the elderly are
fitted with an alarm system, but at least they have a phone so that they
can contact their neighbours in case of an emergency.
An alarm system, an emergency button, and a phone are all very
helpful, especially for elderly people living alone at home
Overall, the security aspect received less attention among the
responents, but they were satisfied with their security situation at home.
For instance, elderly do not perceive a threat to them from using carpet
in the living room, such as the risk of falling or potential mobility
issues for wheelchair users.
Individual Safety Surrounding Comfort

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RESEARCH ANALYSIS
Outdoor Environment
GP031-A by PLANMalaysia (2018), the main
access of house are meet characteristics such as
(i) Provision of adequate space for wheelchair
users, (ii) Door specifications must be
accompanied by an appropriate locking system
(min. width 1200mm), (iii) Using slip-resistant
material as a floor finish specification in the
entrance area and (iv) Ensure individuals in the
home can see in the home can see individuals
who are outside the door.
Based on the data collection, most of the house
with wheelchair occupants do not have
adequate facilities such as ramp the floor for
wheelchair user. However, most of that house
merely has very little floor level difference as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. House with little floor level difference
Figure 5. A wood as a temporary ramp

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Figure 6 : Available hole at the door
RESEARCH ANALYSIS
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Figure 7. Exterior view of the house. Figure 8. Interior view of the house

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Figure 9. A basic house