Elders sometimes need extra features when it comes to a design of something. 3 things that are important for aging population in design is ease of use, safety and comfort. Comfort and safety are crucial for the well-being of people. That's why design for people, especially elders, has to put safety and comfort first. Ease of use can be developed into design through various applications. Kholer developed a bathtub with all 3 of the important things. The ease of use in the bathtub is seen through the lowering wall. It also has a wide opening. You can easily sit on the wall and get in the bathtub. There are handles on the sides for safety. Once you're in the hot tub you can lift the wall and start your bath. They added a few comfort options such as the bubble massage and deep soak because of the long wall. The tub drains in 2 minuets and then the wall is able to be lifted down. The wall is less than 5 pounds for ease of use.
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