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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having stairs and climbing them everyday prevents many accidents as it keeps people limber.  I would not suggest an accessible home until needed.  [/quote]

While this is true, part of the issue is the increased likelihood of falls with age (a fact) and the increased damage those falls inflict on an older  body.  It’s not that older people cannot use stairs, it’s that if they have what would be a minor fall for a younger person, it is often not minor to them.  Broken hips, femurs, head injuries.  Ask any EMT or paramedic what most residential calls entail - it’s folks who fell on stairs, or are having medical issues and cannot safely navigate their stairs.

Additional there are other good reasons to find one-level living if you can. My family member had a bad injury requiring rehabilitation. They were bluntly told the only reason they were permitted to do rehab at home - vice living in a skilled nursing home for months alone - was that their home had a bedroom and full bath on entry level.  I can’t imagine the stress of not being able to return home and instead being made to stay in a facility because of your home structure.

I realize finding one level housing is easier said then done in this area however.  [/quote]

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