GERTontologic Test suit
The age simulation suit GERT offers the opportunity to experience the impairments of older persons even for younger people.
The age-related impairments are:
- opacity of the eye lens
- narrowing of the visual field
- head mobility restrictions
- joint stiffness
- loss of strength
- reduced grip ability
- reduced coordination skills
Age Simulation suit GERT
The age simulation suit GERT consists of a set of separate components. By their interaction an effect very similar to the impairments of the sensory skills in old age can be achieved.
Especially the age-related walk and the changed grip ability are simulated very close to reality by the age simulation suit GERT.
But also in the increased mental load and the soaring movement uncertainty will be understandable when wearing the age simulation suit GERT.
Those who tried the age simulation suit GERT will have a better understanding of elderly person’s behaviour.
For more information email:
Quality.innovation@essex.gov.uk