VEST INC.

Mobius Accessibility Mounting System and Assistive Technology Product Line to Support Independence and Safety for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

VEST INC. is a company in national institute on aging based in PITTSBURGH, PA, founded in 1997.

Profile

Project Summary/Abstract
The overwhelming majority of older adults, age 65 and over, want to age in place at home, but many reach a
point in their lives where they can no longer live in their own home simply because they are unable to complete
their activities of daily living (ADLs) and move around their home safely and effectively. The facts are that only
10% of homes in the US have the accommodations needed for mobility (only 5.8% of the homes in
Pennsylvania and New York are considered “aging-ready”), yet an estimated 35% of older adults and most
people over age 85 have mobility limitations. These limitations are most often the result of the onset of multiple
chronic conditions including arthritis, heart disease and chronic lung disease. Mobility limitations can have life-
changing impacts even when the older adult is living with a companion because mobility limitations often result
in higher rates of disease, disability, and hospitalization due to falls. One in three older adults fall annually, and
one out of five falls in older adults result in serious injury. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death
among adults ages 65 and older[1].
Home modifications and accommodations that make homes safer and more accessible include stair lifts, grab
bars, and bath/shower adaptations and renovations. However, the current fall-prevention products available in
the market are

Its activity falls under national institute on aging; the profile below is assembled from public directory data.

PITTSBURGH, PA is where the company is located.

Directory data places it at the SBIR/STTR stage.

The company reports a headcount in the 51-200 range.

It has disclosed roughly $1.1M in funding.

Website: vestusa.com