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“Architecture is not only about domesticating space, it is also a deep defense against the terror
of time. The language of beauty is essentially the language of time-less “
Karsten, Harries in”Building and the Terror of Time”1982, p.59
Na actualidade em Portugal observa-se a existência de uma sociedade predominantemente
envelhecida, financeiramente débil e pouco interactiva face à restante população, gerando
idosos isolados e dependentes (INE, Censos 2011). Este fenómeno, que se tem vindo a afirmar
em toda a Europa (EUROSTAT, 2008), tem vindo a alterar a dinâmica social da sociedade
portuguesa, causada por diferentes factores, como a queda das taxas de natalidade
(INE,Censos 2011), o aumento da longevidade nos países desenvolvidos e o aumento da
esperança média de vida.
Face a este panorama social, as realidades espaciais com que o idoso se depara diariamente
são notoriamente desadequadas às suas próprias necessidades e consequentemente à sua
qualidade de vida (DARÉ, 2008), onde por vezes o idoso se vê privado da sua independência,
ou por outro lado, vê o seu habitat transformado num ambiente “hospitalizado” e potenciador de
acidentes domésticos (Programa nacional para a saúde das pessoas idosas, 2004). O
momento em que o idoso muda de habitat constitui uma ruptura com todas as suas
concepções, relações e interacções com o espaço, onde as alternativas são escassas,
passando por viver com a família, ou viver em lares ou residências assistidas para idosos.
Outro dos factores relevantes reside no facto, de termos enraizado na nossa cultura, o acto natural de serem os filhos a tomarem conta dos pais quando estes se tornam dependentes, retirando-os do seu ambiente doméstico no qual construíram rotinas e memórias; pessoas com necessidades especiais e idosos continuam a viver da ajuda governamental ou familiar, fechados sem casa (GOMES,2011).
No âmbito desta temática, o objectivo deste estudo visa a análise e compreensão das
realidades actuais das Residências Assistidas em Portugal e na Europa, bem como as necessidades e expectativas sentidas pelos indivíduos idosos – principais beneficiadores deste estudo - pela elaboração de um estudo comparativo de três Residências Assistidas para Idosos. Finalizando com um conjunto de propostas de intervenção arquitectónica, assentes nos princípios do Design Inclusivo, pela implementação de estratégias baseadas na acessibilidade física e sensorial para a integração do indivíduo idoso e para a melhoria da sua qualidade de vida bem como, para os seus familiares através da humanização do seu habitat.
“Architecture is not only about domesticating space, it is also a deep defense against the terror of time. The language of beauty is essentially the language of time-less “ Karsten, Harries in”Building and the Terror of Time”1982, pp59 Currently in Portugal we can observe the existence of a predominantly ageing society, financially weak and unconnected to other sections of the population, creating isolated and dependent elderly (INE, Census 2011). This phenomenon, which occurs also in Europe (EUROSTAT 2008), is changing the social dynamics of the Portuguese society, caused by various factors such as falling birth rates (INE, Censos 2011), increasing longevity in developed countries and increased life expectancy. Against this social context, the spatial realities that the elderly are faced daily are notoriously inadequate for their own needs and consequently their quality of life (DARÉ, 2008), where sometimes the elderly are deprived of their independence, or in the other hand, sees his habitat turned on an hospitalized environment and enhacer of domestic accidents (Programa nacional para a saúde das pessoas idosas, 2004). The moment that the old habitat change is a break with all their conceptions of space, where the alternatives are few, going to live with family or live in assisted living facilities for the elderly. Another relevant factor is that, we have ingrained in our culture, the natural act of being the family taking care of their parents when they become dependent, removing them from their home environment where they built routines and memories;people with special requirements and senior citizens are still living of governmental or familiar help, locked at home. ( GOMES, 2011) Under this theme, the aim of this study is to analyse and understand the current realities of Elderly Nursing homes, preparing guidelines based on the Architecture and Inclusive Design principles, implementing strategies based on physical and sensory access to the humanization of the elderly’s habitat.
“Architecture is not only about domesticating space, it is also a deep defense against the terror of time. The language of beauty is essentially the language of time-less “ Karsten, Harries in”Building and the Terror of Time”1982, pp59 Currently in Portugal we can observe the existence of a predominantly ageing society, financially weak and unconnected to other sections of the population, creating isolated and dependent elderly (INE, Census 2011). This phenomenon, which occurs also in Europe (EUROSTAT 2008), is changing the social dynamics of the Portuguese society, caused by various factors such as falling birth rates (INE, Censos 2011), increasing longevity in developed countries and increased life expectancy. Against this social context, the spatial realities that the elderly are faced daily are notoriously inadequate for their own needs and consequently their quality of life (DARÉ, 2008), where sometimes the elderly are deprived of their independence, or in the other hand, sees his habitat turned on an hospitalized environment and enhacer of domestic accidents (Programa nacional para a saúde das pessoas idosas, 2004). The moment that the old habitat change is a break with all their conceptions of space, where the alternatives are few, going to live with family or live in assisted living facilities for the elderly. Another relevant factor is that, we have ingrained in our culture, the natural act of being the family taking care of their parents when they become dependent, removing them from their home environment where they built routines and memories;people with special requirements and senior citizens are still living of governmental or familiar help, locked at home. ( GOMES, 2011) Under this theme, the aim of this study is to analyse and understand the current realities of Elderly Nursing homes, preparing guidelines based on the Architecture and Inclusive Design principles, implementing strategies based on physical and sensory access to the humanization of the elderly’s habitat.
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Residências assistidas Instrumento de inclusão social