TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Ergonomics, gerontechnology, and design for the home-environment
JO  - Applied ergonomics
A1  - Pinto, M. R.
A1  - De Medici, S.
A1  - Van Sant, C.
A1  - Bianchi, A.
A1  - Zlotnicki, A.
A1  - Napoli, C.
SP  - 317
EP  - 322
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0003-6870
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -