ABSTRACT
This article discusses how the body of knowledge designers call human factors must integrate aging as a construct for the development of environments and products. M. Powell Lawton, who developed a significant body of knowledge about the relationship of behavior to environment, provides insight regarding this integration of an aging “dynamic” with the characteristics of a general population. In essence, the fit of aging with generalized human characteristics is difficult. As age changes, disability and the onset of memory loss occur, older adult populations grow increasingly diverse. Special requirements require special product and environmental design. A literature that depicts some of this change is cited as consistent with Lawton’s philosophy and research. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <getinfo@haworthpressinc.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com> © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]
