[Karren_Hutton]

Most of you don't need to worry about this for a while but you may have an aging parent to take care of in the near future....... About.com's Chris Adams says..... As the body matures, it changes. Some things begin to wear out while other things morph to a new form. Some of these changes require certain ergonomic considerations to continue to make things comfy and efficient for you as you travel into the golden years.

1. Bigger Buttons - As the hand matures it starts to lose sensitivity and control. Finger dexterity degrades..................
2. Bigger Handles - General loss of strength is another factor of aging. One area to lose more strength than others is your grip. Try switching to a bigger handle.............
3. Bigger screens - Eyesight also starts to weaken with age. To combat that problem give the eyes more information to process. Get a bigger screen or display..................
4. Harder Surfaces - Again, the fingers start to lose sensitivity with age. So give the fingers more sensation...............
5. Louder Sounds - The hearing starts to go, too. So pump up the volume..................
6. More Lights - Yep, the eyesight is still weakening. Give the ol' peepers more light to use....................
7. More Handles - Every body needs a helping hand, handle that is. Handles are great mobility aids and mobility, you guessed it, decreases with age...............
8. Lighter Objects - If you are not as strong as you were, then do not carry as much weight.................
9. Knobs to Levers - If a knob requires twisting turn it into a lever................
10. Double Your Prevention - As things degrade you will be more prone to developing repetitive stress and acute stress injuries................

source - By Chris Adams, About.com. http://ergonomics.about.com/od/ergon...0ergoaging.htm

[Adrienne]

Oh i dread the day...

[Aniger86]

Chris Adams is right on tip 3 and 6. Dad bought a huge tv a couple years back, makes watching tv more comfortable he said, and switches on all the lights when reading the papers so he can read better.

[Darla_G]

what about eliminating stairs? that is the biggest thing I always hear.

also grab handles in the bath and easy access for all the door ways. (maybe that last one was indirectly addressed)