The Essentials of Senior Citizen-Friendly Packaging



The National Senior Citizens Day will be here in August and it serves as an important reminder for improving senior care and making it easier for them to easily access things and navigate through life.
Senior-friendly packaging is becoming an important trend in the retail market that makes it easier for senior citizens to gain access to necessary products. A senior-conscious packaging solution must be:
· Simple to use
· It should be easy to open and close
· Should feature easier to manage ways of getting single serving sizes
· Feature clear labels that detail the product’s features and its benefits.
The senior population continues to grow; an estimated 46 million is projected to grow to 98 million by 2050.  
Here are a few important features that must be kept in mind when designing senior-friendly packaging. 

Optimized Labels


The main factor to consider when designing senior citizen-friendly packaging is that it must have clearly visible labels that are easy to read. Many senior citizens struggle with eye problems, such as cataracts or glaucoma, which limits their vision. This is why, labeling your product in an evident manner that makes it easier for the senior citizen to see is essential. A product’s name should be able to make it stand out on the shelf for the senior and should have optimal visibility.

Easy to Open and Safe Packaging

 Senior-friendly packaged products that don’t require a lot of dexterity and strength, yet still preserves the integrity of the product are much needed. It can be hard for some seniors to open a complexly styled packaged product. This means using opening and closure methods that are easier to open.

Resealable and Flexible Dispensing Options

Many seniors who buy larger containers for prolonged usage have trouble with the product staying fresher longer and retaining its usability. A senior-friendly packaging solution must feature resealable options and should have portion-savvy elements for easier use.

Don’t-Over Package

In a bid to make products safer, most manufacturers may end up over-packaging the product. Opening an overly-wrapped product will not be easy for a senior. A well-packaged product is one which easily unwraps, not one that has to be torn apart in order to be opened.
Make sure you’re complying with senior-safety packaging standards by obtaining your storage solutions from PremiumVials. We’re renowned in the industry for providing everything from custom glass vials, to glass jars, bottles, droppers, tubes and other such containers. All of which are child resistant and senior-friendly. Call (888) 545-3117 for more details.

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