住宅と生活からみるシニアタウン化した住宅地における自立高齢期夫婦の居住スタイルに関する考察別荘地と定住地の二面性を有するシニアタウン化した住宅地における高齢者の居住環境に関する研究　その3

摘要

本報により得られた自立高齢期夫婦の居住スタイルに関する知見は以下のとおりである(図18)。 1.高齢期の生活行為の居室展開をみると，「就寝」と「趣味」の一部以外の行為(「くつろぎ」「食事」「接客」)がすべてLDKに集約されている。そして，テラスもアウトドアリビングとして活用されている。LDK以外の居室の用途としてまず寝室と客間(宿泊室を含む)を確保し，居室数が増加すると，趣味室または夫婦別寝室が確保される。広いLDKに第1の自分の居場所を設け，夫婦がお互いに相手を確認しながら過ごし，さらに第2の居場所として趣味空間を設け，個の領域を確保して自己実現を図っている。%The purpose of this study is to investigate the living styles of independent elderly couples at residential areas that changed into a town for senior citizens. The authors were able to clarify the following:Most of the seniors'life activities are spent in spacious living-dining-kitchen(LDK)rooms and on villa terraces that can be characterized as simple, compact, and open. In terms of life activities, different hobbies and relaxation modes provide seniors with individual independence, while shared dining and housekeeping chores help them reaffirm their continuance as couples. The most important aspect of the husband and wife relationship is a proper balance between independence and cooperation with each other. In other words, individual spirit and independence must be respected. When viewed from"the silver stage"(age level), the people of the zero to second stage(55 to 69 years old)lead the most active lives, the third stage elders(70 to 74 years old)are in a period of transition, and the fourth to fifth stage elders(more than 75 years old)tend to live placid lives. Thus, as their years increase, the lifestyle activities of seniors tend to pass through three stages.