Ford Technology Benefits Europe's Growing Elderly Population
Published Monday, 25 April, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: People.
Several years ago, Ford developed the "Third Age Suit" to gain insight into how they could better accommodate the Europe's quickly graying population. The Suit offered Ford engineers a visceral glimpse into everyday "Golden Age" scenarios. Ultimately, the experience provided invaluable inspiration for designing Ford cars that offer old and young drivers alike a distinct sense of comfort and ease.
Now, Ford is sharing their "Third Age Suit" with professionals from another industry, specifically architects keen on designing homes that better meet the needs of their older clientele. A group of architects from Hahn & Helten GmbH, for example, recently…