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Abstract
Given the industrialization of societies and the growing population of the elderly and the emergence of many diseases which is caused by the unfavorable condition of their lives, the basis for the health of the elderly should be established by promoting the quality of life. The purpose of this research is to provide factors and attributes that affect the index of hope and quality of life and to achieve a desirable environment for the elderly. In order to advance the research, a descriptive-analytical method has been used in a survey approach that includes library and field studies. Also, SPSS software and one-sample t-test were used as a tool for data analysis.Considering the results, ease of access to spaces, security, dynamism and attractiveness, unity and integrity, freedom, comfort, communication with nature, social participation, educational and cultural activities, and place belonging to raising the level of life expectancy in the elderly have a significant effect. According to the results of the Friedman Ranking test, the four factors that have the greatest impact on improving the quality and life expectancy of the elderly are: the relationship between the elderly and nature, social participation, comfort, participation in the educational, and cultural activities.

Keywords: elderly, elderly design, life expectancy, nursing home, quality of life.

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