RT - Journal Article T1 - Relationship between physical and mental health, and different housing types for elderly JF - payeshj YR - 2017 JO - payeshj VO - 16 IS - 4 UR - http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-99-en.html SP - 521 EP - 530 K1 - TOPSIS model K1 - Health K1 - Elderly housing K1 - Selection AB - Objectives: Elderly housing in Iran where elderly population is increasing is an important issue. The aim of this study was to investigate about elderly housing and physical and mental health of elderly in Iran. Methods: A sample of 35 of architectures, rehabilitation, medical, and nursing experts were interviewed. They were asked to indicate the best housing type that could improve physical and mental health among elderly.. Results: The result showed that the ‘elderly villages’ had achieved the first rank among other choices. They believed that this could lead to better physical and mental health in elderly. Conclusion: Since the elderly village has not a long background in Iran we should pay attention to this type of housing policy. LA eng UL http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-99-en.html M3 ER -