The role of smart interior design technologies in preparing a safe residential space for the elderly.

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the higher institute of applied arts 6th October

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ABSTRACT
Many elderly people lose their ability to live a stable, independent, and safe life due to limited mobility, chronic pain, general weakness, or other physical and psychological problems. In addition, the elderly is more likely to suffer from life circumstances such as feelings of sadness and mourning, all these feelings lead to their feeling more isolated, losing independence, feeling lonely and psychological distress, therefor they need long-term care.
Interior design developments could create the possibility of using new technology to assist elders in their homes, by equipping the home with smart interior design materials, developed furniture and accessories, smart interior design requirements such as sensors, and intelligent software, integrated in furniture, walls, and everyday objects, etc.
RESEARCH IMPORTANCE
1- The importance of finding innovative interior design methods to create a suitable residential space for the elderly to live A safe, happy, healthy, independent life.
2- Making the elderly and caregivers’ life easier by Depending on smart home technology.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The elderly's residential environment interior design deficiency leads to a lack of comfort and safety in their environment.
AIMS & OBJECTIVE.
Using interior design techniques to create an innovative interior design that aims to enhance the health of the elderly, and enhance their comfort, security, safety, and independence, by focusing on elderly long-term care.
RESEARCH HYPOTHESES:
1- A safe residential space suitable for the living of the elderly can be created using smart interior design with its technical and creative aspects.
2- The elderly can be provided with security, safety, stability, and psychological, social and emotional well-being by using smart technologies in interior design.
3- Preparing a suitable residential home for the elderly helps them live longer in their homes in safety, stability, and independence.
RESULTS:
- The research Emphasis the important role that interior design plays in its creative and technical aspects in meeting the needs of housing residents, especially the elderly.
- Using smart technologies in the interior design of elderly homes protects them from expected dangers, improve comfort and efficiency in their daily lives, making their lives easier and more manageable, and it may also help in monitoring their health or providing care for them in Everyday tasks.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The research recommends setting basic architectural and interior design standards that should be applied in the interior and architectural space as the basis on which the house is built.

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