"Better software" is software that makes our users' lives just a little easier. If it doesn't meet that goal, it's useless. Sometimes worse than useless.
As designers, we can help seniors by creating interfaces that compliment their age. Seniors want something simple, stylish, and personalized to their needs.
Design starts when there's a problem to solve. That's the designer's "broken test." After designing a solution, she does user testing to make sure it passes.
