Influence of Outdoor Space to the Elderly Wellbeing in a Typical Care Centre

Ageing population of Malaysia will continue to increase, hence accommodating their needs is imperative, as they will form a significant portion of the future society. The study was to identify and understand the need of having outdoor space in a care centre; how the elderly physically, emotionally, psychologically and socially behave towards their environment. There is a correlation between the wellbeing of residents of elderly care centre with a well-designed outdoor space. The investigation is expected to raise awareness amongst the elderly, public and even professionals regarding the significance and implication of having well-designed outdoor spaces at elderly care centre.