What We Know

About the need for home modifications…
• Falls are the leading cause of all fatal and non-fatal injuries in Americans ages 65 and over.
• Seventy percent of all injury-related accidental deaths in persons 75 and older occur from falls. 
• Among people ages 65 and over, 55% of fall-related injuries occur as a result of falls inside the home.
• By the year 2050, an estimated 79 million Americans will be aged 65 and over.
• By the year 2020 the cost of falls injuries is expected to reach $32.2 billion.

About the need for energy efficiency…
• Americans spend $115 billion a year on home utility bills.
• The typical American family spends almost $1,400 a year to heat, cool, light and live in their homes.
• Low-income households spend an average of 14% of their income on energy, versus 3.5% in most other households. 
• Ninety percent of low-income families in the US have annual incomes of less than $15,000.
• By making a few simple changes, a household’s energy costs can decrease anywhere from 10 to 50 percent.