In order that young people understand the limitations imposed by the passage of age, doctors Geriatric Center Berlin Evangelical created a suit that reproduces the feel of a person 75 years in their day to day.
The suit named "Age Gain Now Empathy System" (Agnes), was designed by Dr. Rahel Eckardt, who seeks a greater understanding among people brimming with energy, and lose patience with the slowness with which elderly in their daily lives unfold.
To enable a young man feel like a 75, Eckardt designed this particular garment that weighs 10 kilograms and has padded areas at the knees and shoulders, in order to limit and hinder the movements of the wearer.
What's more, the suit comes with plugs that muffle the sounds in the ears, a helmet which impairs vision lens, and padded gloves to reduce tactile sensation.
