Citation

Pinto MR, De Medici S, Van Sant C, Bianchi A, Zlotnicki A, Napoli C. Appl. Ergon. 2000; 31(3): 317-322.

Affiliation

Department of Technology, LICA, Federico II University of Naples, Italy. pinto@unina.it

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10855455

Abstract

An ergonomic approach could improve the quality of life and activities in daily living. Gerontechnology reduces the effects of age-related impairments with technological devices and particular design for the home-environment. Physiological decline with increasing age renders the daily activities at home more difficult. This paper highlights some "common sense" and specific design suggestions in the entrance and kitchen, aimed to increase the self-sufficiency of elderly people. We suggest that gerontechnology may have a particular role in the improvement of comfort and safety for aged people.

Language: en