The Meaning of Home in Perception of Elderly

An inclusive city is a city that protects minority groups. Inclusive is an important issue now. Elderly is one of the minority groups that need to be considered because their physical abilities are declining and have not been a concern in the completion of the design either in the city or in the smallest scope, namely the home. This research is a literature study that aims to explore the meaning of home in the perception of elderly. The conclusion of this study shows that the meaning of a home for elderly is a place to rest, maintain health conditions, activities freely and comfortably, a place to feel calm and interact with family and surrounding communities. The principles of home design for elderly include: simple space circulation, not too broad and efficient and easily understood with the support of furniture that is easy to use. In the context of architectural research this is useful in completing home designs for the elderly who have special attention in meeting the needs physical and psychological.