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Nail Care for the Elderly by Emily Guerra Design for Aging Pratt Institute 2020 Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

How can nail care be done safely? Nail care is very important, especially as we age because it afgects our overall health. Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Personal Care and Hygiene Hygiene related to the overall human body...afuer speaking with a group of elderly men and women, nail care was found to be quite important to staying healthy at an older age Hydration Protection against harsh environments Wash Hands Skin Care Wash Face The condition of your nails affect your overall health Difficult to reach Shaking hands and feet Nail Care Low visibility Not reccomended to cut toenails yourself Personal Care Not all surfaces and teeth get brushed Putting toothpaste on the brush is most difficult Dental Hygiene Tooth decay or gum disease Brushing teeth Flossing Showering & Bathing Hair Care Slippery and Adjusting water wet surfaces temperature Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nail Care and Hygiene Scenarios and products for nail care hygiene Infection Fungus Nail Clippers Ingrown toenails File Nail Care Privacy Cutting toenails is done by a professional ~7 week span between cutting visits Scissors Manicure / Pedicure Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Market Research Many products are made to be small and compactible, but do not provide a handle comfortable enough for elderly people to grip. Tiis is one reason why it is, in many cases, recommended to have a pediatrist care for older peoples’ nails. Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Grip Ideation Small, but ergonomic grips were created and tested by individuals Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

“Stopper” Ideation Physical barrier to stop the nail from being cut too short Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Stainless steel clipper, silicone grips, and stopper Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Extender/Organizer Ideation Extends the length of the fjle for easier reach and use and stores fjles away to keep them clean when not in use Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nailbook A handbook used as an educational and reminder tool for nail care at home Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nailbook Icons Visual cues for what to do and not do that are used thoughout the handbook Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nail Care Kit Clipper, fjle extender, and “nailbook” are included in a kit so nail care can be done safely and at home Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra

Nail Care for the Elderly Emily Guerra