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The document outlines a thesis project by Jessie F. Patricio, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture student, proposing a residential elderly care complex in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, designed with barrier-free principles. The facility aims to provide comprehensive support services for elderly individuals, including medical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative care. The document also includes a survey for residents to gather insights on elderly care needs and preferences, which will inform the design and services of the proposed complex.

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The document outlines a thesis project by Jessie F. Patricio, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture student, proposing a residential elderly care complex in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, designed with barrier-free principles. The facility aims to provide comprehensive support services for elderly individuals, including medical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative care. The document also includes a survey for residents to gather insights on elderly care needs and preferences, which will inform the design and services of the proposed complex.

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LINGAP: A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ELDERLY CARE COMPLEXTHROUGH

BARRIER-FREE DESIGN IN TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN

Greetings!

I am Jessie F. Patricio, a 5th year Bachelor of Science in Architecture student at Cagayan State
University (Carig Campus). As part of the requirements of our subject in Architectural Design 9:
Thesis Writing, I am currently working on a thesis project entitled, "A Proposed Residential
Elderly-Care Complex Through Barrier-Free Design In Tuguegarao City, Cagayan".
The proposed project envisions a facility that offers medical and psychosocial care, and
rehabilitative services, as well as spiritual support and companionship – that is, wellbeing-related
needs they desire in their twilight years. This seeks to provide a range of support and services
tailored to meet the needs of elderly clients, particularly those who may require assistance due to
health issues, mobility limitations, and other impairments.
In this regard, I humbly ask for a few minutes of your precious time to answer the following
questions as best as possible. Please remember that this survey is voluntary, and you can
withdraw your participation at any time.
All information obtained will be kept confidential and used for the research study's purposes
only. Thus, may I also ask for your best inputs and insights that are helpful and inspire
incremental progression and excellent accomplishmrnt of this study.

Qualifications:
 firstly, a resident of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan;
 secondly, individuals aged 18 and above; and
 thirdly, is living with an elderly person or senior citizen; or
 has a parent(s) who is an elderly person; or
 is a senior citizen; or
 had priorly lived and, more especially, cared for or attended to the needs of at
least one elderly individual for a considerable length of time; or
 a social worker, nursing aide or other equivalents thereof that involves mainly
dealing with elderly-care, or done such occupational or household experience
(long-term)

Your time and cooperation in answering this survey will be highly appreciated. God bless you!
PART 1. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Name:
___________________________________
Age:
o 18–29 years old
o 30–39 years old
o 40–49 years old
o 50–59 years old
o 60 years old and above
Sex:
o Male
o Female
o Other: (optional)
o I prefer not to say
Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
Contact No.:(optional)
__________________________________________________________________________
Note: if you are a senior citizen, please proceed to Part 3

PART 2. ELDERLY CARE SITUATIONS


An Elderly Care Center is a facility designed to provide a range of support and services tailored
to meet the needs of older adults, particularly those who may require assistance due to health
issues, mobility limitations, or cognitive impairments. These centers typically offer a variety of
services, including personal care assistance (such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation),
medical care (like medication management and health monitoring), and social activities to
promote engagement and companionship. Options may range from assisted living facilities,
which provide a supportive environment while allowing for some independence, as well as
nursing homes that offer 24/7 medical care and supervision. This study aims to enhance the
quality of life and ensuring the well-being of client elderly individuals.
PART 2: ELDERLY-CARE IN HOUSEHOLD SETTINGS
(Respondents with an elderly in the family or household)
1. Do you have elderly family or household members in need of assistance or care?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe

Which type of assistance were required? (Check all that apply)


o Personal care assistance in activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, feeding)
o Mobility assistance (walking, using of mobility aids like a wheelchair)
o Medical assistance
o Other: ………………………………

2. How is elderly care currently being managed in your household or place of residence?
o By a family member
o By a hired caregiver
o Does not need care
o Other: ………………………………

3. Do you feel that the current care arrangements for your elderly family member(s) or loved
ones are enough?
o Yes
o No

4. What are the most common barriers you face or observe around you in your current living
environment regarding elderly-care matters? (Check all that apply)
o Stairs
o Narrow hallways
o Inaccessible bathrooms
o Poor lighting
o Other ………………………………

Any suggestions about improvements to address such or other barriers not listed above?
PART 3. NEED FOR AN ELDERLY CARE CENTER
1. Would you consider using the services of an elderly care center for yourself or your
elderly family member(s)?
o a. Yes
o b. No
o c. Maybe
What factors are or will be most influential in your decision to consider or not consider a
residential elderly care complex for yourself or for your senior relative(s). (Rank from 1
[least influential] to 5 [most influential])
______Quality of care
______Affordability
______Proximity to family
______Range of services
______Safety and Security
______Facilities and amenities
2a. If you are considering an elderly care center at present, what type of care would you be
most interested in? (Please check all that applies)
o Full-time residential care
o Daycare or partial-day care
o Temporary care (respite care)
o Rehabilitation and therapy services
In general, what features not listed above or more specific ones would you desire for an
elderly care facility, if any?

3. How much are you willing to pay to rent out these services to a center without residing
with them?
o Less than Php 6,000 per month
o Php 12,000 to 18,000 per month
o Php 18,000 to 24,000 per month
o Php 24,000 to Php 32,000 per month
o More than Php 32,000 per month
4. Would you be interested in government-subsidized or community-supported elderly care
services?
o Yes
o No
o Maybe

PART 4. AMENITIES AND FACILITIES


1. What features or services do you think are crucial for a residential elderly care facility to
meet the needs of seniors? (Check all that apply)
o Private living spaces (e.g., single or shared rooms)
o Assisted living support facilities (e.g., nurse stations)
o Dining areas and meal services
o Fitness and wellness centers (e.g., gym, yoga rooms)
o Gardens and outdoor spaces (communal space)
o Recreational rooms (e.g., library, game rooms)
o Rehabilitation and therapy rooms (e.g., speech, occupational, physical therapy)
o Spiritual or meditation spaces (e.g., chapel)
2. Are there specific healthcare services or facilities you would like to have within the
residential elderly care complex for yourself and/or your elderly loved one(s)? (Check all
that apply)
o On-site clinic
o 24/7 emergency care
o Assisted living
o Memory care services
o Rehabilitation services
o Palliative care

3. What type of spaces would you like to include for recreation and entertainment? (Check
all that apply)
o Library or reading rooms
o Art and craft studios
o Music or performance spaces
o Games rooms (e.g., chess, cards, billiards)
o Other…
Which type of outdoor spaces do you think are essential for a residential elderly care
complex? (Check all that apply)
o Gardens for walking or relaxing
o Patios and communal space for group gatherings
o Walking paths with benches
o Open-air exercise areas
o Vegetable or flower gardens for residents to maintain
4. How important is it to have designated family visitation spaces within the facility?

__________________________________________________________________

PART 5. ARCHITECTURAL PREFERENCES


1. What type of architectural style do you think is most suitable for an elderly care facility?
o Traditional and home-like design
o Classical design
o Eco-friendly and sustainable design
o A mix of traditional and contemporary design
2. What features do you think are essential in a residential elderly care facility? (Check all
that apply)
o Barrier-free hallways
o Non-slip flooring
o Grab bars in bathrooms
o Wheelchair ramps
o Elevators
o Other...
3. What client-centered design features do you believe are most crucial for a residential
elderly care? (Check all that apply)
o Accessibility for mobility- impaired residents
o Simple circulation
o Single-story or elevator-equipped buildings
o Visual comfort (e.g., color schemes, lighting)
o Acoustic comfort
o Nature Indoors
o Appropriate Furniture
o Garden Connections
o Supportive Seating
4. Are there specific technological features or applications that you or your senior
relative(s) would like to be integrated within the complex? (Check all that apply)
o Emergency call systems
o Health monitoring devices
o Smart home automation (e.g., voice-activated lights, temperature controls)
o Fall detection systems
o Virtual socialization tools to connect with family and friends
o Other: ____________________________________________________________
5. Please rate from 1 - 5 on how important do you or your senior relative(s) believe the
integration of technology is for improving the quality of life in a residential elderly care
complex
o 1
o 2
o 3
o 4
o 5

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