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b. Diversifying housing styles

 

The construction and extension of houses will be facilitated by the use of loan systems to allow people to live with their parents in their own homes.

Moreover, public rented house or apartments will be supplied, giving priority to households with the elderly as well as meeting the needs for living together with, neighboring and group homes which do not involve blood relations.

 

c. Developing houses for self-support and care

 

Through the propagation of the Design Guidelines for the Aging Society and loan systems, the construction and renovation of houses suitable for self-support and care for the elderly will be provided. In particular, new public rented house or apartments will be constructed in accordance with certain specifications, giving consideration to the functional deterioration associated with aging.

In addition, by coordinating housing and welfare measures, the supply of residential buildings which are equipped with daily assistance and care systems for the elderly, and the development of housing complexes with life-support systems will be promoted.

 

(2) Community development for the elderly

 

Community development for the elderly will be promoted to help the elderly move easily in barrier-free living spaces.

Public transportation systems will be made barrier-free by installing elevators in traffic terminals, such as train stations and airports, and facilities and vehicles will be improved to ensure the convenience of the elderly. Continuous walking space will be secured by widening sidewalks. Road traffic will also be improved so that the elderly can drive or go out with peace of mind.

In addition, buildings that are open to the general public, such as hospitals and theaters, will be made barrier-free. Governmental facilities that provide over-the-counter services will be converted to meet specifications focusing on the convenience of the elderly.

Furthermore, in conjunction with welfare measures, welfare and medical facilities will be systematically located in urban areas , together with the development of parks and other infrastructures. In rural areas, sites for welfare and medical facilities, together with farms and other facilities, will be developed.

 

 

 

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