Research On The Leisure Environment Design Of The Apartment For The Aged

The statistics of the 6th nationwide census in 2010 revealed that the population of the elderly aged at 60 and above is 177,648,705 with the aging level being 13.26%. Compared with the 5th census 10 years ago, the aging level increased by 2.93 percentage point. By 2013, by the statistics of National Committee on Aging, the population of the elderly will be reaching 0.202 billion with the aging level mounting up to 14.9%, which marks that our society has entered the era of rapid aging development. It is expected that the population of the elderly aged over 60 will increases rapidly at the speed of 1 million annually by the mid-21st century. By then, the number of the aged will run up to the peak-0.487billion with the aging level being 34.8%. In recent years, the issue of empty-nest has become increasingly prominent. The younger generation in the family shows intense desire to live separately. Therefore, the demand for old people’s flats is augmenting significantly. However, sanatoria industry in China is still in its infancy, featuring inadequate infrastructure, insufficient medical care and limited range of services, which hardly meets the practical needs of the elderly for Aging Apartments. In this solemn situation, to realize the goal of "Security, Medical care, Worthiness, Learning and Entertainment" for old people will become the common concern of the whole society.By analyzing the current situation of the aging population, the specific characteristics of the old people and their demand for recreational environment, comparing the development of Aging Apartments home and abroad, this assay explores the weaknesses in the design of recreational environment of the Aging Apartments and puts more emphasis on the spiritual satisfaction of the elderly and pursues the design that can bring pleasure and happiness for senior citizens. This assay carries an in-depth analysis in the indoor and outdoor leisure environment and architectural design as well so as to create a paradise for old people.