Everyday Appliances, Tools, & Devices: Older Adult Perspectives
The Impact Theme series: Longevity Explorers Discuss.
There are lots of things that fall into the category of "everyday objects". They are not sexy, and don't get the attention of pundits or fashionable startup companies, but can make a huge difference to the quality of everyday life. A prefect example is the humble "jar opener". Our Longevity Explorers like to find such everyday objects and share them with each other and with you. Listen to their discussions and "show and tell" sessions below.
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Everyday Objects that Improve Life
Improving the design of everyday objects like jar openers, nail clippers, and other household appliances and gadgets can greatly improve the quality of life of older adults as they develop conditions like arthritis, tremors, or other physical and mental limitations that come with age. Together with our Longevity Explorers, we are evaluating products in this "everyday object" category, and sharing what we learn.
About the Impact Theme Series
Our Longevity Explorers (hundreds of older adults with ages ranging from 60-95 years old) meet regularly to discuss topics at the intersection of aging and technology.
Among the many topics we discuss in these meetings, we have been exploring some specific themes which we think are going to be very important for older adults in the future, and which in our opinion are ripe for innovation. These make up our Impact Themes, and Everyday Appliances, Tools, & Devices is one of these themes.
In these discussions:
- We share how we do things today;
- We explore and critique existing products;
- We talk about challenges we have that we wish products could solve; and
- We dream up product concepts we wish someone like you would develop.
If you are developing products or services for older adults in the category of Everyday Appliances, Tools, & Devices, listen to the Longevity Explorer discussions on this page to get insights about how to develop better products and services for older adults.
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