News and Reviews of Products with Elder Friendly Features
Most of us take for granted the fact that browsing the internet is usually a visual experience. For a number of seniors whose eyesight is a long way off from perfect 20/20 vision interacting with the internet is a different sort of activity. A recent Gizmodo article entitled, “How Blind People See the Internet” explains the ways in which the visually impaired can utilize the web.
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How can product designers create senior friendly products that rectify problems related to vision accommodation? If an object is created with multiple displays, having displays at different depths can confuse the viewer. We don’t want that. So to create a product with elder friendly features, all of the displays should be placed at an equal [...]
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While the ability to detect contrast declines with age, product designers can make elder friendly products to compensate for the loss. Texts should be presented with either black letters over a white background or white letters over a black background. It’s also important that designer’s do not use colors that are too close together on [...]
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To create a product with elder friendly features, it is important that a product’s essential features corresponds with the user’s optimal view. Essential features should be centralized, not on the periphery.
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This one is a toughie: there is no obvious remedy for designers to help seniors with limited motion perception. Designers could try to stress movements and motions; for example, with an elder friendly computer, the movement of the mouse would be bold, pronounced, and easily detectable. Yet, not all objects can be amended in this [...]
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This week, Australian scientists unveiled the prototype of a bionic eye that could potentially help restore sight to those with failing vision. The project, which is being funded by the Australian government, hopes to have the first full human implant ready by the year 2013.
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It looks like the 3D revolution is finally making its long-awaited debut into American homes this summer. Direct TV announced that, starting in June, the cable network will carry three channels dedicated to 3D programming.
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Relative to the rest of the population at large, seniors have reduced motion perception. Research on senior citizens and motion perception have found that compromised perception of motion negatively effects an ability to drive. Because seniors are less likely to detect collisions before they happen, they are more prone to unfortunate accidents.
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The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. This alarm clock rates high in all the major categories. Throw in its' affordability, and this is one of the better ones out there.
A simply snazzy alarm clock. The Electric Alarm Clock from Elgin gives you 7 different display colors to choose from.
The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. It features an integrated LCD projector which allows you to project the time in LARGE numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The large projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses.
Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. Whichever you choose, a gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so it's not too jarring. Great options and features on a great alarm clock.
Newly designed for 2010 with a bigger display and bigger sound, the iP90 represents the latest in iHome's #1 clock radio franchise. Made to charge, play and wake to iPhone/iPod, it has many great features including a remote, AM/FM pre-sets, dual alarm, Time Sync, 7-5-2 alarm settings and more.
With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day.
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