| Literature DB >> 10855455 |
M R Pinto1, S De Medici, C Van Sant, A Bianchi, A Zlotnicki, C Napoli.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID： 10855455 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-6870(99)00058-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Ergon ISSN： 0003-6870 Impact factor: 3.661