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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Death houses. They die a lot quicker in these places, especially if there are stairs. [/quote]

Elevator.[/quote]

Nah. Most homes don’t have them. And people take the stairs because those in-home elevators are slooooow and/or in constant need of repair. Old people get impatient - “oh I left my key upstairs, I’ll just take the stairs real quick.” Then they fall down the stairs, break their hip, and pass away due to complications in the following months. Which is exactly what happened to our beloved neighbor in our expensive NW DC neighborhood.

People buy these enormous homes in retirement because they are just used to consuming. Less space feels like a downgrade, even though it’s what they need as they age.

I don’t blame longtime home owners for remaining in their too-large house. People are emotional creatures of habit. Their social network and support system is near their home, so moving elsewhere often becomes a daunting ordeal. [/quote]

Stairlifts and vacuum elevators solve the stair problem.

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