Open AccessUniversal Design as a Paradigm for Providing Health Interventions for Older Adults 2: Case Study: Brandy Taylor’s Mug
Author(s) -
Peter J. Snyder
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
care weekly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2606-4197
pISSN - 2606-2186
DOI - 10.14283/cw.2021.4
Subject(s) - pleasure , grasp , psychological intervention , psychology , gerontology , medicine , computer science , psychiatry , psychotherapist , programming language
Hand strength and dexterity begin to diminish as we age, and holding everyday items like a traditional coffee mug can become difficult. The inability to properly grasp a mug of hot liquid is a common cause of burn injuries for the elderly. Brandy mitigated this home safety risk by designing a new mug that, although comfortable for elderly hands to hold, would be a pleasure for anyone to enjoy.
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