Creating an Ideal Home Environment for the Accessibility, Comfort, and Well-being of Older Adults

Ageing poses new challenges for achieving sustainable development in the developing world. This study explores the characteristics of ideal home environments for older adults in Malaysia's first age-friendly city, Taiping. Using semi-structured interviews with twelve residents aged 60 and above, the research identifies key themes: the importance of comfort, accessibility modifications for safety, and proximity to social connections and essential services. These findings emphasize the need for user-centered design and affordable housing that promotes ageing in place, contributing to the development of age-friendly environments that support the well-being and independence of older adults.