What kind of furniture is suitable for the elderly?

From the perspective of the physiological and psychological needs of the elderly, this paper thinks about the aging design of furniture used by the elderly. The important attributes of aging furniture are lightness, comfort and stability. At the same time, we should pay attention to the rounded corners of furniture to avoid bumping and ensure safety.

1, suitable for safe and stable old furniture.

The design of aging furniture should ensure safe and convenient use. If it is too light, the elderly may fall when using it. Too high or too short will make it difficult to sit up. Avoid sharp shapes to prevent collisions. In addition, the safety design of furniture is cleverly hidden in the details, the functional design is safe, the appearance design is not old, and the self-esteem and decent lifestyle of the elderly are concerned.

2. Old furniture is both practical and practical.

The design of aged furniture should be scientifically and reasonably planned, carefully designed, and fully consider the characteristics of the elderly's home life, which is both warm at home and functional and practical.

3. Furniture suitable for the elderly to meet their living habits.

Based on the physiological needs of the elderly, aged furniture pays attention to creating a livable atmosphere, such as the lifting function of desks and the appropriate height of chairs, to meet the convenience and comfort needs of the elderly when reading, painting and calligraphy.

4, suitable for the elderly furniture to assist the daily life of the elderly.

With the change of the physical function of the elderly, the use of aged furniture can assist the elderly to complete basic daily activities independently. For example, the reasonable size design of furniture plays a supporting role in standing, and the armrest at the end of the bed plays an auxiliary role.

For example: an aging sofa

Figure/Poly He Pin

The sofa for the aged is ergonomically designed, and the height of the backrest is improved, which is convenient for the neck and shoulders of the elderly to lean on and experience comfort. According to the physiological characteristics of the elderly, it is more convenient for the elderly to sit or sit idly by by by properly adjusting the height of the armrest, the depth of the seat and the height of the seat. Improve the height of the lower part of the sofa foot, so that when the old man stands up, his heel can land better in the future, which increases the safety of standing. The contact edge of the old sofa is chamfered by arc to prevent collision and injury, which is safer to use. Sofa cushions are made of high-density foam and three-proof fabrics, which can be scrubbed and disassembled, convenient for cleaning and hygiene.