You love your home and want to stay in it for the rest of your life. For many seniors, aging in place is both a practical and financial decision. But more than that, it means holding onto the space filled with memories. From the dining room that’s hosted countless family dinners to the backyard where the grand kids still climb the old tree, leaving isn’t easy.
That’s where a home elevator is often a smart investment for homewoners wanting to stay in their home as they age. By making every floor accessible, a home elevator allows you to enjoy the house you love without the worry of stairs getting in the way. More and more seniors are turning to this solution, and for good reason. It’s one of the smartest investments you can make for comfort, safety, and independence.
Most Seniors Want to Age in Place
The majority of aging Americans plan to stay in their home or “age in place,” according to Fannie Mae. And they have good reasons to stay:
- Loving their home
- Paid-off mortgage
- Sense of community
- Familiarity with local service providers
Aging in place saves money, too. Kiplinger reports that even with a full-time in-home caregiver, aging in place costs less than long-term assisted living.
Living at home can even help seniors stay healthier because they aren’t exposed to communicable illnesses that often present and spread quickly through group and senior living communities.
And seniors who live at home are also happier. One study found that 30% of nursing home residents suffer from depression. That’s more than double the number of older adults in the general population who suffer from a mental disorder.
Home Elevators Make the Dream of Aging in Place a Reality
For most seniors, aging in place means making some home accessibility modifications, like door openers or bath and shower modifications. However, home elevators may be the best investment you can make for aging in place.
Home Elevators Support Independent Living
That spiral staircase that sold you on your home could become an obstacle to aging comfortably and safely. As you grow older, you’re more likely to have trouble climbing the stairs in the coming years.
Nearly a quarter of today’s adults aged 65 to 74 experience serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs, according to the American Psychological Association. That percentage climbs to 30% for seniors 75 and older.
Installing a home elevator means that you can still enjoy your entire house without assistance. And unlike a stair lift, a home elevator can fit your pets, a walking device, or even your wheelchair.
Installing an Elevator Increases Your Home’s Value
A home elevator can significantly add value to your home. Research shows that accessibility features increase home values, with home elevators significanly increasing a home’s value.
Unlike some other accessibility features, home elevators are seen as an upscale improvement that future homeowners of any age can enjoy. Today’s home elevators are sleek with a small footprint, and some can even hide behind closet doors.
Home Elevators for Seniors Reduce Injury Risk
Suffering a fall, especially down stairs, can end any chances of living independently. In fact, about 40% of patients in long-term nursing care are there because of falls and hip fractures.
One study found that about a third of adults aged 65+ fall at least once per year. The yearly fall rate increases to half for people aged 85 and older. And of the falls among seniors that result in emergency room visits? According to one analysis, 79% occurred at home.
A home elevator may reduce your risk of suffering a fall. Researchers found that older adults who had access to an elevator in their residential complex experienced fewer falls.
Home Elevators Offer Convenience
Home elevators are a versatile accessibility modification. You can use your elevator while carrying a laundry basket or a suitcase. Your aging pets can accompany you. A home elevator can also accommodate your walking device, a wheelchair, or even another person.
Space-Saving Design Makes Elevators Available for Almost Any Home
Home elevators are considered an upscale improvement because, in the past, only mansions could fit the cumbersome elevator assembly. Today’s home elevators are so sleek and stylish, you don’t have to hide them in a closet. But you still can, if you want to.
Modern elevators need less space, are more efficient, and can be installed in almost any home. Our Stiltz Duo Home Elevator, for example, is compact, quiet, and doesn’t require any more power than your washing machine.
An Elevator Is Aesthetically Pleasing
Elevators improve your home’s aesthetic. With sleek lines, glass casing, and a small footprint, a home elevator blends into your home’s décor. Stiltz Home Elevators from Advanced Mobility Inc. feature a compact drive system that is hidden out of sight. And because they’re powered with an electric motor, Stiltz Home Elevators are quiet.
How Stiltz Elevators from Advanced Mobility Can Help You Age in Place
Choosing a home elevator is an important decision. You need to consider factors, including noise, footprint, and maintenance. When you choose Stiltz Home Elevators from Advanced Mobility, you get:
- Smallest footprint available (less than 8.5 square feet).
- Quiet operations (no hydraulics, like other brands)
- Energy efficiency (plugs into a standard 220-volt power outlet)
- Self-supporting structure (supported with two vertical guides)
You also get the Advanced Mobility Advantage:
- Fast installation (most elevators can be installed in one day)
- An expert team that will install your elevator with minimal structural alterations
- Safe installation you can count on
Invest in a Stiltz Home Elevator From Advanced Mobility Inc.
If you want to age in place, you’re in good company. It’s common for older adults to prefer to stay in their homes as they age. You’ll be able to enjoy your community and stay close to friends and neighbors. Most importantly, you’ll have a spacious house where grand kids can come to play and holiday dinners can take place.
Make aging at home a reality with a Stiltz Home Elevator from Advanced Mobility Inc. and let our installation team ensure it’s done right, with minimal modification to the structure of your home.
Contact us today using our online contact form or give us a call at 954-888-9292.