Achieving "support through occupation"

Abstract

In order to contribute to health through occupation, the occupation itself and the place where the occupation is done are important. Japan is now a super-aged society, and the elderly's options for housing are severely limited. To solve this issue, we are planning a share house project where elderly people can live. In share houses, it is important to make a place. In order to have a critical occupation lens and address solving social issues, we apply the knowledge of occupational science. For the elderly share house, it is important to embed occupation in daily life and housing, and to listen to the voices of residents.