Abstract
The elderly requires special care, especially those who live in China and living alone. This age group faces physical, mental and emotional challenges, one of which is loneliness. This paper explores the help people age 65-75 in China need to reduce their loneliness due to their children living away from them. The proposed solution is to encourage them to meet new people and keep them busy; then reducing their isolation. One such solution, a bench, is designed to curb the loneliness of elders by providing a platform to connect with each other and promoting their health through physical exercise, comfort, and safety.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Benches--Design; Seating (Furniture)--Design; Massage--Equipment and supplies--Design; Older people--Health and hygiene--China; Communication in design
Publication Date
8-16-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Industrial Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School of Design (CAD)
Advisor
Alex Lobos
Advisor/Committee Member
Mindy Magyar
Recommended Citation
Liu, Meng, "The Embrace - Design for Elderly" (2018). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/9894
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
IDDE-MFA
