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Printed materials for an aging population: design considerations

I Ekstrom1

  • 1William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.

The Journal of Biocommunication
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

As the population ages, visual changes require accessible text design for older adults. Educators must adapt written materials to ensure continued learning and engagement for the aging eye.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Education
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • The American population is aging, with 25% projected to be 55+ by 2020.
  • Vision is the primary mode of learning (85%), making visual accessibility crucial for education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform educators about age-related visual changes.
  • To provide design strategies for effective communication with older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of age-related ocular changes affecting text comprehension.
  • Analysis of design principles for accessible written materials.

Main Results:

  • Specific visual impairments common in older adults are detailed.
  • Design strategies focus on readability and information access.

Conclusions:

  • Educators must adapt text presentation to accommodate the aging eye.
  • Accessible design supports lifelong learning and engagement for older adults.

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