Citation

Pinto MR, De Medici S, Zlotnicki A, Bianchi A, Van Sant C, Napoli C. Age Ageing 1997; 26(5): 339-344.

Affiliation

Department of Technology, Federico II University of Naples, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9351477

Abstract

Gerontology is the scientific study of the ageing process and special problems of aged people. Ergonomics is an applied science for optimizing performance and productivity and reducing the risks of injury, discomfort and illness. Gerontechnology is concerned with fundamental and applied research on the complex interaction of elderly people with technological products and the built environment. It has the potential to improve the capability of people confronted by the challenges of ageing. We suggest that gerontechnology may have a particular role in relation to the reduction of visual acuity, and can improve the comfort and safety of older people.

Language: en