Background Research
Seniors can have numerous problems when visiting museums, which will result in them not being able to have an enjoyable time having a museum visit. Still, museums can be a great place for retired seniors to relax and have fun. The care of older people in museums is currently lacking, so improving the experience of older people in museums is very necessary.
Target Group: Elderly people
The main problems older people can face in life, which is why it is important to want to enhance the experience of older people in museum venues
Major obstacles for elderly people：
- physical barrier
- psychological disorder
- social barrier
- Resource scarcity
Types of disorders in the elderly
- Loneliness of widows and orphans
- Multiple chronic diseases
- Alzheimer’s disease
- suffer from insomnia
Status of older persons
Mental health issues: Growing older can have a wide range of effects on people’s mental health. In addition to the common problems of anxiety, depression and stress, there are other issues. Social disconnection is one of them. Busy cities can make people feel disconnected from others, leading to loneliness and social anxiety.
Physical health problems: Environmental pollution and poor lifestyle habits in urban life can lead to physical health problems. These physical health problems extend to include depression and other mental health disorders. It may lead to low mood, loss of interest and motivation, development of depression
Social relationship problems: Urban life and fast-paced lifestyles can lead to difficulties establishing and maintaining social relationships. Extensions of these relationship problems include loneliness, social anxiety and interpersonal tension.
Social problems of older persons
- Physica Health Issues:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Sleep disorders
- Mental Health Issues:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Social anxiety
- Stress-related illnesses
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