# Senior-Aiding Kitchens The Electrolux Glide Concept Brings the Culinary Experience to a Standstill By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-glide-concept References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/electorlux-s-futuristic-kitchen-workstation-for-the-silver-generation/) & [electroluxsilver](http://electroluxsilver.com/home/d-i-y/) With the Baby Boom generation growing closer and closer to senior citizen status, companies have begun to make products to cater towards the ever increasing aging population. The [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana) [Glide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glide) concept is a kitchen design that is meant to reduce movement so that the person can literally stand in one place when preparing and cooking their meal. Created by the DIY team, the Electrolux Glide concept makes cooking easy by incorporating a series of panels that "float" across the kitchen top. The [induction cooker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series) and stove top are movable so that you can optimize the amount of counter space for preparation. Man, if only I was 65. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aging Population:** Opportunity for products and services catering to the needs and preferences of senior citizens. - **Efficient Kitchen Design:** Innovations that optimize kitchen space and reduce movement for easier cooking and preparation. - **Smart Appliances:** Integration of movable and adaptable kitchen appliances for enhanced convenience and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Senior Care and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing specialized products and services for the aging population. - **Home and Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunities for designing and manufacturing kitchen appliances that offer efficient and adaptable features. - **Interior Design and Home Renovation:** Potential for incorporating smart kitchen designs into home renovation projects, catering to the needs of seniors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Technological Kitchen Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-coit.md) - [Self-Guided Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glide.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [AI-Assisted Kitchen Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-kitchen-range.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Product Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortkit.md) - [Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amity.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-comfort-kit.md)