抄録
The purpose of this study is to clarify conceptualizing the environment of private room based on "Personhood" of elderly with dementia in group care unit and relations between it and dwelling consciousness. The results are summarized as follows. The conceptual model of the environment of private room based on personhood of the elderly with dementia is structured by eight aspect including personalization. The elderly with dementia who think one's final residence has strong consciousness for personalization in conceptual model. In the elderly with dementia based on the recognition of the final residence, it is important that it promotes continuity and autonomy while maintaining personalization and secures social relationship and stability. On the other hand, in the elderly with dementia based on the recognition of the temporary residence, the private properties are not suddenly carried, and it is important to change their recognition little by little.