Athulya Design for Aging

Senior-friendly changes are recommended by occupational therapists and physicians for a better aging experience. What does ‘senior-friendly’ mean and how does it benefit our elderly? Senior-friendly is a term often talked about in the forums of design for aging. ‘Senior-friendliness’ can be said as the ability to empower seniors with independence while minimising the incidence of falls. Falls, in specificity, because it is one of the most common concerns in senior living. Needs of senior citizens at home are quite simple and straightforward. The setback lies in the need-fulfillers available to seniors. These need-fulfillers or everyday solutions cannot be easily used by seniors due to reduced physical abilities. Enter, Design For Aging . Senior-friendly home design elements involve careful observation and study of ergonomics of seniors. These geriatrics-prescribed house modifications or additions are easy to implement but have a profound impact on seniors’ wellness. Some...

Senior members in every family need a comfortable and stress-life for their healthy existence. So it is important to create a safe and senior-friendly environment so that they can feel more confident and be largely independent in carrying out their daily-living chores in their homes. Old age ushers a plethora of physical, emotional, lifestyle and cognitive changes which impact the movement and overall living of the elderly. Performing simple things as reading sign-boards or getting through a narrow aisle can be tedious. Many seniors also have chronic conditions like Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Parkinson’s disease which hinders their free movement. Falling poses life-threatening impairments and injuries to the fragile body and bones of elders. So safety and security features must be in focus while making adequate measures for fall prevention and fall protection. The special needs of elderly persons who have physical impairments must be definitely taken into consideration in ...