Boomer Ease Travel Kit
As the global travel industry evolves to meet the demands of a diversifying population, it is essential to develop solutions that promote accessible tourism, especially for the rapidly growing baby boomer segment. The Boomer Ease Travel Kit was developed as a response to the common travel challenges faced by elderly tourists aged 60 and above, particularly those related to physical mobility, medication management, visual impairment, and reduced dexterity. This paper introduces a user centered innovation that incorporates ergonomic design and digital enhancements to foster autonomy, convenience, and safety for elderly travellers. The kit comprises four key components: An Easy-Grip Travel Cutlery Set, a Travel-Sized Digital Magnifier, a Portable Medication Organizer with Reminder System, and a Lightweight Foldable Walking Stick. Designed through iterative development and need-based analysis, the kit represents a new standard in inclusive travel solutions. The findings suggest that the product significantly improves travel experience and independence among baby boomer users, while also offering considerable potential for commercialization through strategic partnerships. By targeting the intersection of aging and mobility, the Boomer Ease Travel Kit serves as a valuable tool for promoting healthy aging, wellbeing, and inclusive tourism.
Institutions
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16043205
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00