Healthy Aging in Updated Homes

Louis Tenenbaum is a master translator and an ambassador for aging in place. Take a look at his points below concerning falls in the older population by the numbers. I think you will agree, his numbers are eye opening, and his cause just. Support his efforts and help him to make our world a better place to age in.

~Patrick

Aging in Place with Homes Renewed by Louis Tenenbaum

The number of people who die following a fall every year is equal to a 747 crashing once a week. (CDC)

• If 100 grab bars were installed at $300 each and just one fall is avoided, it is a break even investment because falls cost an average of $30,000 each.
• $10,000 invested to update a home is a breakeven investment if the resident avoids one month in a nursing home or two months in assisted living.
• People want to age in place, but less than 5% of today’s housing can accommodate their needs. (Harvard Joint Center for Housing Research)
• $383 Billion/year is spent on remodeling. Of that, 63% is spent by those over 50.

HomesRenewed supports affordable, healthy aging by advocating for incentives to update homes. More prepared homes will reduce healthcare costs and improve happiness, health, and well-being.

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“It is fundamentally unjust to continue medical miracles that add years to lives without also helping people have decent homes to live those lives joyfully with dignity.”

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