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Center for seniors in Brno-Medlánky
Minarčíková, Barbora ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The task of the diploma thesis is to design a senior living facility in Brno – Medlánky. This task was preceded by a pre-diploma project within the subject NGA056 – Specialized project, developed in the previous semester, which consisted of preparing an urban study with a proposal for urban structure including transportation solutions and the placement of various functions - residential areas, commercial areas, public buildings, civic amenities, a sports hall, a church, and further development of the senior living facility. The architectural study focuses on creating a suitable environment for long-term stay for seniors, meaning comfortable living, outdoor relaxation areas, adequate technical infrastructure, and a variety of services. The design stems from the concept of a compact, clear, and barrier-free base space with social areas and facilities connecting three pavilions of housing units. This ensures privacy in the housing units while providing ample space for social interaction. Access to the terrain linked with a park located on the southern side of the plot is easy from both the base floor and the housing units, providing direct contact with greenery in outdoor spaces. The main entrance leading to the base on the first floor is designed with a representative atrium, reflecting the grandeur of the entire complex. Technical and operational facilities are expanded to cover the capacity of a potential additional fourth pavilion. The entire complex reflects the requirement for peaceful and high-standard living in old age, respecting contemporary architecture and the needs of today's population. As a result, it becomes a place for contented aging.
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Center for seniors in Brno-Medlánky
Drápela, Jan ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The architectural study of the senior center in Brno-Medlánky builds upon the territorial study carried out in the previous semester as part of the subject NGA056 - Specialized Studio (ArA). The result of the territorial study was a proposal for a compact development that combines all the needs of the area, from housing, through public amenities, a church, transportation connections with a tram loop, sports hall, park, to a senior center. Within the architectural study, a project was developed to create a comprehensive senior center that meets current standards. The center offers a wide range of services and facilities, quality common areas, as well as privacy in individual rooms and corresponding adjacent outdoor spaces. The design of the center is based on compactness and linearity. The center consists of two main volumes, with the larger one oriented parallel to the adjacent road. The second volume is perpendicular to it and they are connected by a communication block. In the front part facing the main road, a smaller entrance courtyard is created oriented to the west, while on the eastern side there is a larger space with a park. This area is bordered by the center's buildings on two sides, as well as adjacent residential buildings and greenery separating it from existing development, offering a peaceful space for seniors. Both volumes are located above an underground parking lot, which also extends under the entrance area. The individual buildings are then divided according to the services provided and the type of care. The ground floor offers a variety of services, a café, and the main entrance to the building, creating an active meeting place for clients and the public. The center aims to create dignified contemporary spaces for clients' stay and their integration into the surroundings, providing them with a pleasant atmosphere and a sense of belonging to their new home.
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Center for seniors in Brno-Medlánky
Čermák, Martin ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The assignment of the diploma project was to design a center for seniors in Brno - Medlánky. The project of the center for seniors follows on from the pre-diploma project, the aim of which was to design an urban structure on an unused plot of land between the technology park and Medlánky. The territory is defined by area development on the south, west and east sides. Part of the territorial study was also a proposal to extend tram line No. 12 towards the area under consideration. The location of the center for seniors follows from the developed territorial study, which is attached to this diploma project. The main motive for the creation of the center for seniors was to arrange the objects in such a way that they create a "safe embrace" that will provide the residents with a sense of security. The main building is thus L-shaped with rooms facing the quiet courtyard towards the amphitheater. In the event of a social event, guests can watch the program from their balconies or windows. The remaining rooms face the street. The ground floor of the building is partially embedded in the terrain and thanks to this it naturally connects to the amphitheater. I try to create pleasant, well-lit spaces in the house, so that there is always a good atmosphere and the guests can accept this place as their new home. The capacity of the center for seniors results from the elaborated analyzes attached in this project. The home for the elderly was supposed to include all the necessary operations, such as a central dining room, library, gymnasium, space for doctors, management offices, staff changing rooms, a central laundry room and other necessary technological facilities.
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Center for seniors in Brno-Medlánky
Otépka, Petr ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The architectural study for the elderly home follows on the urban-architectural study conducted in the previous semester as a part of the NGA056 – Specialised Studio course. The study resulted in a compact urban development with mix of functions. It includes not only housing, commerce, public buildings, the church, the sport hall and transport facilities, but also a block of centre for elderly. The architectural study is focused on creating a complex centre with good supply of services, amenities, privacy and, most importantly, quality spaces. The design is based on the concept of compactness. All pavilions which are full of spatial and operational requirements form a block and inner courtyard. The inner courtyard is situated above the underground parking, and it is adjacent to a park, connected to it by a ‘neck’. The park opens to the southwest and its borders are defined by the centre on the east and apartment building for elderly on north side. On the side which faces the centre of the new district, the block turns on its ground floor, accommodating a café, entrances and other services. It facilitates connection with the community, together with park on the opposite side. The proposal presents a contemporary perspective on housing for the elderly in our society. The spaces try to have their own identity, with which residents or clients can identify and accept a room or apartment as their home, rather than just a final stop on their life’s journey.
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Adaptation of seniors when entering the residential service of a retirement home
FRANK, Jakub
The bachelor thesis deals with the issue of aging and adaptation of elderly people during the transition to a residential facility for the elderly. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the definition of terms, characteristics and problematic aspects related to ageing. In the following chapters, the thesis deals with the social environment, social care, highlights the goals and priorities of geriatric care, deals with the quality of life of the elderly and identifies factors affecting this quality, including preparation for old age. Emphasis is placed on the factors supporting the adaptation of seniors in residential services for the elderly and the possibilities of adaptation through activation activities. The aim of the study was to find out what factors help seniors in the adaptation process when entering a residential service home for the elderly and to what extent the adaptation process during the transition from the home environment to a home for the elderly affects the successful adaptation to the satisfaction of the elderly. In the research part, a quantitative research strategy conducted by interviewing technique is used. The main factors of adaptation are investigated when entering a residential service for the elderly home and their influence on the change in the elderly's behaviour as a result of the change in social environment and established habits is also examined. A 29 questionnaire is used to obtain information on the aforementioned factors, which was administered to 120 elderly home users. Based on the research, it was found that the factors influencing the adaptation process of seniors when entering a home for the elderly can be very diverse and depend on many aspects, including the individual personality traits of the elderly, the conditions and environment of the home for the elderly itself, as well as support from the family and social environment. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the adaptation process and provides suggestions on how to facilitate the adaptation process.
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Care of pressure ulcers in retretirement home as a nursing problem
ČERNÁ, Eliška
This paper describes the implementation of care for a client with decubitus in a nursing home, how the nursing team works together, and what barriers the nursing team experiences throughout the process. The theoretical part focuses on the issue of decubitus and its classification, examines different methods of treatment depending on the degree of disability and also deals with the prevention of decubitus. Furthermore, this part of the thesis deals with homes for the elderly and focuses on the roles of the staff in these facilities and analyses in detail the nursing care provided. The aim of the bachelor thesis was to map the specifics of nursing care for clients with decubitus. Another aim was to find out the collaboration between the nursing team and the last aim was to find out what barriers in the care of clients with decubitus were perceived by the members of the nursing team. In order to achieve the objectives, answers to the research questions were obtained using qualitative research using interview technique. The research sample consisted of nurses working in a home for the elderly who care for a client with decubitus. The results of the research showed that the nurses carry out care for the client with decubitus by other means. The research showed a varied frequency of decubitus dressings. It was also found that collaboration between members should be more consistent in informing other members of the nursing team. The research investigation further revealed barriers in the lack of medication, positioning aids and nutrition
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Ethical aspects of individual planning with nursing home clients on issues of dying and death
PETROVÁ, Lucie
The thesis discusses the ethical aspects of individual planning with clients in a nursing home on the issues of dying and death. The aim is to open this topic up, describe and reflect on some ethical situations of individual planning with regard to the wishes and needs of clients at the end of life and their ideas of a good death. The thesis is divided into several parts. It describes old age, aging and the ethical challenges it brings. It discusses the importance of spirituality in old age. It describes dying as a process, its stages and their specific issues. The concept of a good death is introduced and what issues are related to it. It deals with a person's last wishes and individual planning in a nursing home. A conversation is introduced as a central method of communication between the elderly and the caregivers, the purpose of which is to find out the wishes and needs of the elderly as a basis for individual planning with regard to ideas of a good death. Phenomenological research is presented, providing insights on this topic from the perspective of social workers, workers in social services directly serving care and especially clients. The last part of the work contains recommendations for practice, summarizing important principles based on the presented literature and the conducted research.
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Zootherapy in Nursing Homes
KADLECOVÁ, Andrea
The presented diploma thesis deals with zootherapy as a form of therapeutic intervention in homes for the elderly. I chose this topic because of personal enrichment with a theoretical basis for the practical side of things that I see every day in my job. The aim of the thesis is to find out how zootherapy is integrated into the complex care of users in homes for the elderly in the context of coordinated rehabilitation. The theoretical part of this work shows the method of implementing zootherapy into the system of coordinated rehabilitation in homes for the elderly. It also outlines the training of therapists as well as possible barriers for workers to implement zootherapy. In the practical part of the thesis, a research investigation is described, which shows the concept of zootherapy in South Bohemian homes for the elderly. Out of a total of 34 homes approached, 28 homes participated in the research survey, of which 19 described their experiences with zootherapy. The research questions were divided into the following areas: socio-demographic questions, questions determining the course of zootherapy, questions determining the benefits of zootherapy, questions determining the method of keeping documentation, questions determining financing, and questions determining the involvement of individual family members of the multidisciplinary team. The semi-structured interview method was chosen for data collection. The results of this investigation are verbally summarized, graphically represented with the help of clear diagrams and enriched with the statements of the informants. The work is designed to bring clear information from the literature as well as practical understanding and can help other facilities in the implementation of zootherapy in the coordinated rehabilitation they already provide.
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Need of intimacy of patients women 65+
NOVÁKOVÁ, Pavlína
The aim of this bachelor's thesis was to determine the status of the needs for intimacy and privacy of elderly women aged 65+ in a nursing home. Elderly women lose part of their privacy by entering such a facility. According to their degree of dependence on care, their intimate zone is violated during nursing care. I used the method of non-standardized interviews and direct covert participant observation to find out how the elderly women feel and cope in such situations. I collected data from 10 female clients and 4 members of the nursing staff of the Stachy-Kusov Nursing Home. The group of female clients was deliberately selected to represent seniors of different levels of self-care, mobility and care dependency. All nursing professions were represented among the staff. In the interviews, I explored how the clients felt in situations where they had to surrender some of their privacy and intimacy, how they coped with these feelings, and asked about their willingness and ability to communicate these topics. I investigated how nursing staff perceived these facts, their ability to empathize and communicate non-verbally with the elderly women in their care. From the data obtained, I drew conclusions regarding the saturation of the seniors' need for intimacy. It shows that individual approach with kindness and consideration is important to improve the feelings of care recipients. It is always necessary to act in the interest of preserving the dignity of the clients, to leave them the right to make decisions for themselves, not to reduce their capacity for self-care and to offer the possibility of relaxation through positive experiences or activities. In my research, the insufficient number of direct care workers to meet the individual needs of clients and the related lack of time that can be devoted to each client proved to be the limiting factor.
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