Designing for the Life Span Segment 3Packaged Products...caps, lids, seals and tabs
The number of packaged products that require significant dexterity and strength Is overwhelming. Older adults find difficulty with most - requiring design change.
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Packaging and containers with caps and lids present formidable accessibility problems for the older adult. Many are sealed and require tip prehension strength and dexterity beyond the capability of many older adults.