It's no secret that the Baby Boomers have hit middle age and all of the little infirmities that go with it. There used to be "middle aged spread" but now we have "relaxed fit" clothing. Laser surgery can eliminate the need for bifocals. But, there's still chronic low back pain. One of the worst irritants is doing laundry. For all those folks who can't afford to pay for someone else to do it, why not offer a laundry hamper with a spring loaded bottom? Like the book-restocking carts in the library, the bottom should raise as items are lifted from the hamper. And, voila!, no more bending over.