This book makes an ergonomic assessment of old age homes and related health hazards on elderly people in India. Taking a close look at the socio-economic profile of elderly people, it studies the existing construction and dimensions of old age home in the light of ergonomic principles.

Further analyzing the infrastructure facilities available in old age homes, it tries to find out the level of satisfaction derived by the elderly people in the old age homes. It also identifies the related health hazards faced by the elderly people in old age homes and develops guidelines for functional constructive unit for elderly people.