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Online from: 1998
Subject Area: Health and Social Care
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Older people's experiences of their kitchens: 2000 to 2010
| Title: | Older people's experiences of their kitchens: 2000 to 2010 |
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| Author(s): | R.E. Sims, (Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK), M.C. Maguire, (Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK), C. Nicolle, (Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK), R. Marshall, (Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK), C. Lawton, (Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK), S. Peace, (Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK), J. Percival, (Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK) |
| Citation: | R.E. Sims, M.C. Maguire, C. Nicolle, R. Marshall, C. Lawton, S. Peace, J. Percival, (2012) "Older people's experiences of their kitchens: 2000 to 2010", Housing, Care and Support, Vol. 15 Iss: 1, pp.6 - 15 |
| Keywords: | Activities of daily life, Ageing, Elderly people, Independence, Kitchens, United Kingdom |
| Article type: | Research paper |
| DOI: | 10.1108/14608791211238386 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Acknowledgements: | The authors would like to thank the EPSRC for their funding of the EQUAL project and the ESRC New Dynamics of Ageing Programme for their funding of the Transitions in Kitchen Living project, and all the people who have given their time and shared their memories, thoughts and feelings about their kitchens and activities of daily life. |
| Abstract: | Purpose – This paper aims to present the quantitative results based on a comparison and evaluation of older people's experiences, needs and wants from their current kitchens, combining and comparing the results obtained from two studies conducted in 2000 and 2010 to see what progress has been made. Design/methodology/approach – A study in 2010 investigated the life-long and contemporary experiences of kitchens of 48 people aged over 60 years of age. The research included detailed questionnaire interviews asking people about their experiences of living in their current kitchen. A previous study, conducted in 2000, asked many of the same questions of 22 people in the same age group. Findings – By combining and comparing the two sets of data it seems that only limited progress has been made in terms of kitchen design meeting the needs of older people between 2000 and 2010. Research limitations/implications – Owing to the small sizes of the samples it is not possible to compare the figures statistically or present them as fully representative of the British older population but while the two samples are limited both had similar characteristics of age and gender, so differences do show potential trends over time. Practical implications – The research refers to guidance and a computer based design tool and identifies a number of practical implications for design. Social implications – As people age their abilities and needs can change and their kitchen may no longer be as accessible or appropriate to their needs. Originality/value – This paper adds to the relevant guidance for designers, developers and managers of buildings where the continued personal use of a kitchen is important for continuing independence of older people. |
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