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“any dwelling that provides shelter”(Parnell, 2001) Housing “any dwelling that provides shelter”(Parnell, 2001)

Housing Needs Physical Needs Social Needs Psychological Needs

Physical Needs Shelter, Food, Rest Physical Needs change as you and your family changes Example: Heating & Plumbing

Social Needs Interaction with other people Entertaining Recreation Examples: Space to Entertain, Parks, Swimming Pools

Psychological Needs Security: Need to feel safe Familiarity: Need to be in an area where a person grew up Beauty: Need to live in pretty surroundings Privacy: Need for a quiet place Self-Expression: Need to express self through decorating and hobbies

Psychological Needs Security: Need to feel safe Familiarity: Need to be in an area where a person grew up Beauty: Need to live in pretty surroundings Privacy: Need for a quiet place Self-Expression: Need to express self through decorating and hobbies

Examples: Live where crime rate is low; choice of landscaping and gardening

Types of Activities in the Home SOCIAL ZONE: Activities for the family and their friends. PRIVATE ZONE: Generally the bathroom and bedroom. Activities include sleeping, bathing, and dressing. WORK ZONE: Area where work is done such as the kitchen for food preparation; may also be area for tasks such as studying.

References Parnell, F. (2001). Skills for living. Tinley Park, Il: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. Image: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/growfromhere/LESSON3/l3p2.jpg