The American Association of Retired Persons reported that over 90% of seniors would like to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This is often referred to as “aging in place” or “thriving in place.” In order to accomplish this goal, many seniors choose to modify their homes with features that increase both safety and convenience.
The Growing Popularity of Aging-in-Place Home Modifications
Over the past five years, a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers found that there has been an increasing number of requests for aging-in-place home modifications. Their survey also revealed that more and more home owners have become aware of the existence of these types of remodeling projects. As a result, 62% of builders have reported that they’ve worked on aging-in-place projects.
Increase Safety and Convenience With Home Elevators
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reported that falls are one of the most common causes of injury for individuals 65 and above. Injuries that occur due to falls are also one of the top causes of death within this age bracket. Slightly over 6.8 million Americans use some type of assistive device to prevent falls and increase their mobility. This is one of the reasons why 25% of homeowners indicated that having a home elevator would be an essential or desirable feature in their house, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.
Contact Elevator Companies to Learn More
Since you’re considering the benefits of modifying your home to age in place, there are several projects that are likely at the top of your list. A standard-sized elevator, for example, is 12 to 15 square feet. Mid-sized elevators, however, are slightly larger at 15 to 18 square feet. Residential lifts such as chairlifts are another safe and convenient option.
Once you have an elevator installed in your home by a residential elevator company, it’s important to have elevator service conducted on a regular basis to ensure that it is working optimally. In case you already have elevators or residential lifts installed inside or outside your home, elevator companies can provide you with routine inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
