Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Elderly's senses
Sight
Not so sharp
Hard to see moving objects
Short/long sighted, or both
Hearing
Hard to hear softer sounds
Sounds usually have to be more distinct to be heard
Smell
Usually stronger scents are easier to be smelt
Touch/movement
Slow pace
Sense of touch is not so sensitive
Taste
Weaker taste buds
Design brief
Design and make a basket with rotatable wheels to make it easy for the elderly to push, pull and maneuver the trolley.
Design Specs
The product should be safe to use.
The product's materials should be affordable.
The product should not be too bulky.
The product should have minimal instructions to be easy to use.
The product should maneuver easily.
The product should be of sturdy material to hold the groceries.
The product's materials should be affordable.
The product should not be too bulky.
The product should have minimal instructions to be easy to use.
The product should maneuver easily.
The product should be of sturdy material to hold the groceries.
The Elderly- Selecting 1 problem
It is hard for them to carry their groceries in baskets/push& maneuver trolleys.
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
The Elderly
Question 1: Who are the elderly in Singapore?
They are the senior citizens, men and women above the age of 59.
Question 2: List and describe 3 reasons why the greying population in Singapore is increasing rapidly?
1. There was a big birth increase during the time they were born, because the government was encouraging more children per household as they wanted Singapore's poplulation to remain stable and not decrease.
2. There is medical help for them to stay healthy and have longevity. There are also many charity organisations for less fortunate elderly to donate can food, bread, and such things to provide for the aging population.
3. There are many old folks home, old folks corner and such organisations for them to socialise, stay productive, do more activities, so they stay healthy and do not become brain dead.
They are the senior citizens, men and women above the age of 59.
Question 2: List and describe 3 reasons why the greying population in Singapore is increasing rapidly?
1. There was a big birth increase during the time they were born, because the government was encouraging more children per household as they wanted Singapore's poplulation to remain stable and not decrease.
2. There is medical help for them to stay healthy and have longevity. There are also many charity organisations for less fortunate elderly to donate can food, bread, and such things to provide for the aging population.
3. There are many old folks home, old folks corner and such organisations for them to socialise, stay productive, do more activities, so they stay healthy and do not become brain dead.
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