SPACE DESIGN STUDY OF ELDERLY BEHAVIOR; CASE STUDY OF THE PURI KEBAJIKAN NURSING HOME, BATAM

Abstract

Along with the changing years, the elderly population in Batam City has increased rapidly. However, facilities such as nursing homes for the elderly are still minorly found in Batam City. Regarding quality, nursing homes in Batam City also have not fully met the standards of design that should be both in terms of quality, facilities, and needs for the elderly. The Elderly being the prime residents in a nursing home, of course, need to pay attention to their needs in living in that place, especially the relationship between the behavior of the elderly and the nursing home that provides a reciprocal relationship in the life of the elderly or known as behavioral architecture. Therefore, through this research, it is expected to find out the situation related to nursing homes in Batam City by paying attention to the psychological side and comfort of the needs of the elderly. This study uses a combined method of qualitative research and quantitative research (mixed methods). Researchers conducted direct observations and interviews at one of the assisted living in Batam City in addition to literature studies in completing the data collection process. Through this research, it can be concluded that the Puri Kebajikan nursing home has not fully implemented the appropriate design requirements and the application of behavioral architecture to the elderly in nursing homes. It expected to be an increase in the application of facilities at the Puri Kebajikan nursing home as a comfortable residence for the elderly according to their needs.