Chinese art and design of bathroom space for the aged

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the issue of ageing in China, with fieldwork in nursing homes in Dezhou City, Shandong province. The elderly care industry, especially elderly bathroom facilities, and the government has, in recent years, increased its investment in the construction of nursing homes and introduced relevant policies. However, when the material life of the elderly is satisfied, their moods and emotions in nursing homes are also affected by a variety of factors, such as psychological states, health conditions and living environments. In order to improve the quality of life of the elderly in nursing homes, the paper proposes to integrate Shandong art into the design of nursing bathrooms in order to increase their sense of well-being and belonging. Upon inspection, it was found that there were deficiencies in the design and facilities of the nursing homes, such as the lack of local design elements and safety facilities, and that the facilities were rather old and lacked a sense of experience. Shandong art is a favorite culture of the elderly, incorporating it into the design of senior bathrooms and improving safety, in terms of size and material chosen to be suitable for use by older people and making the elderly feel at home.