Table 6 Top ten things that should be easier for people when they live in a home designed to support people as they age

Staying independent

86

92

89

Staying physically active

82

79

82

Spending time outside

68

83

82

Keep doing the activities I enjoy

64

83

86

Bathing, showering and staying clean

68

71

86

Getting out and about in the community

55

79

75

Socialising with family and friends

59

75

57

Have a normal life as I get older

59

63

54

Preparing food and cooking meals

64

42

54

Staying safe

41

58

57

Having pets and animal companions

45

38

43

Going to the toilet

36

33

50

Housework and keeping the house clean

50

25

21

Using the computer/tablet or other technology

45

42

7

Using a car or mobility scooter

27

38

21

Gardening

41

8

29

Exercising

27

21

29

Having lunch or dinner with visitors

32

13

32

Getting dressed

23

8

36

Crafting hobbies (painting, knitting, model building etc.)

27

13

11

Making repairs and maintaining the house

23

17

11

Doing the laundry

27

4

14

Listening to music

18

8

7

Reading

14

4

7

Having a bath

9

4

7

Playing games and boardgames

9

0

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