Wonderwalls: Hidden system makes it easier for elderly people to live at home
Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 12:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Most senior citizens would prefer to live in their own homes for as long as possible. But memory loss and restricted mobility can lead to problems. Items like glasses or the phonebook disappear into thin air, or seniors can find themselves on the wrong side of a locked door after a trip to the shops. Many seniors end up unwilling to set foot outside the door, wary of their ability to get around or simply worried about the weather.