Globally, the group of people over sixty is growing more rapidly than any other demographic. At present India is considered as the second-largest global population of ageing citizens. Unfortunately, most products, systems and infrastructures around us does not accommodate elders in its design decision. The current generation elders are those who aren’t as comfortable or familiar with technology in general.
More seniors in future could be comfortable with technology and only need compensation for actual physiological and cognitive changes. Overall, the global ageing of urban populations calls for more age-friendly approaches to be implemented in our cities. It is a challenge to prepare for these developments in such a way that both current and future generations of older people can benefit from age-friendly strategies. Urban aging is a growing domain that deals with the aging population in upper tier cities. As people age their entire lifestyle changes. Even if the upper tier cities are well established with all requirements and emergency sectors, the cost of living and daily expenses have increased, traffic and pollution is getting worse every day. Health cost keep rising in old age. Major fear for most seniors living alone is about how to deal with emergency situations. Most senior citizens who probably live alone suffer
due to lack of compassion, sometimes exacerbated by lack of mobility due to ill health. Aging brings many challenges in the sustainable society. Aging and deterioration in health reduced their access to self-transportation. Currently there are various options of vehicles that are available for elders. A nano
could be a better option for elders. But this project will try to bring up something economical, lighter, simple and smaller personal vehicle for elders. It is as important for elders to maintain their health as they grow old. A mobility solution can also lead to elders not walking as they used to. So, it is also important not to compensate on their health and exercise.
Submitted by: Nagaaswin N, MDes (2020-22), IIT Bombay
Guided by: Prof. Sugandh Malhotra
