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Statistics Showing Why You Need A Stair-Lift Or Elevator In Your Home

February 23, 2024 By EzLivingAdmin

IfIf you’ve not installed a stair-lift or elevator in your home you should consider the latest statistics released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

  • About one-fourth of Americans over the age of 65 falls each year.
  • Almost every 11 seconds, a senior is admitted to the emergency room because of a fall and almost every 20 minutes, a senior dies from a fall.
  • In older adults, falls are the #1 cause of fatal injury.
  • Each year the Emergency Room treats more than 2.8 million injuries from falls which resulted in over 800,000 people being hospitalized and 27,000 deaths.
  • In 2014 alone, $31 billion was spent in treating injuries from falls.
  • By 2020, it is predicted that the total money spent for treating injuries from fatal falls may raise to $67.7 billion.

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Final Thoughts

Installing a stair-lift or elevator in your home is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and well-being of elderly residents. With the alarming statistics on falls among seniors, it is more important than ever to take proactive measures to prevent such accidents. EZ Living Concepts offers expert advice and quality installations to help you create a safer living environment for your loved ones.