# Avian Senior Assistants The 'Companion Bird' Helps Seniors Neogtiate Stairways By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/companion-bird References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/30/little-birdy-is-quite-a-help/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHQOhGA--CM) The 'Companion Bird' may not look like much to a strapping young person, but to senior citizens, it is a colorful tool designed to help make them more [self-reliant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility). The 'Companion Bird' from designers Kim Bo-kyung and Baek Eun-ha is meant to latch onto railings to help [seniors walk up stairways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker). Walking up a staircase isn't as easy as it seems when you get older -- take it from a guy who has helped many an old lady up a staircase. The 'Companion Bird' provides [much-needed grip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking) and is easy on the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Assistive Devices for Seniors:** The 'Companion Bird' demonstrates the need for innovative assistive devices that improve the mobility and independence of seniors. - **Elderly-friendly Design:** Designers can explore new ways to create products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing to senior citizens, as seen with the 'Companion Bird'. - **Ageing Population Solutions:** The creation of products like the 'Companion Bird' highlights the growing opportunity for businesses to develop solutions suited for an ageing population. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive device manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by creating enhanced products that improve the quality of life for seniors. - **Product Design:** Product designers have the chance to disrupt the market by creating innovative and user-friendly designs specifically tailored to the needs of the elderly. - **Aging-in-place Solutions:** Companies focusing on aging-in-place solutions can use the 'Companion Bird' as inspiration to develop new products and services that promote independent living for seniors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic AI Parrot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onorato-ai.md) - [Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbo-crutch.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Feather-Safe Bird Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare.md)