According to the Census Bureau, the US retirement-age people will outnumber children by 2035. This happens for the first time. By 2035, there will be 78 million people aged 65 or over, compared to just 76.4 million people under age 18. Not just the US, but nearly 60 other countries, including Germany, will soon have more older people than younger ones. Aging Population is becoming a clear global trend in the present era.
The governments of many countries are paying increasing attention to the problem of Aging Population, and various pension projects have begun to develop. By observing, you can find that golf carts exist everywhere in senior living communities.
Case 1: On a golf course with lush green grass, there are blue swimming pools next to each other. Here you can see many elderly people driving golf carts between the villas, with relaxed and happy smiles on their faces. This is a scene from the American documentary Some Kind of Heaven. This documentary describes an aging community called The Village in Florida, US.
Case 2: The Village Community, the largest pension project in US. In this community, the residents generally use golf carts as a means of transportation. Golf carts do not require a license to drive. They can reach any corner of the community “door-to-door”, including commercial centers, public entertainment centers, medical facilities, etc.
Why the golf carts are becoming increasingly popular among elderly people?
- Safety, convenience, comfort. With its safety, convenience and comfort, golf carts have become a means of transportation for many elderly people. Compared to the cars, golf carts do not require a license to drive. Besides, golf carts have slower speed, which is more suitable for slow-moving elderly people. Elderly people can drive slowly and steadily, avoiding carsickness caused by excessive speed. Soft and cosy seats bring good riding experience to elderly people. In addition, The standard storage box, cup holder, soundbar and other facilities of golf cart can greatly facilitate the travel of elderly people.
- Energy conservation and environmental protection. With the enhancement of people’s awareness of environmental protection in recent years, eco-friendly new energy electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. As a kind of new energy electric vehicle, golf carts will not cause environmental pollution due to exhaust emissions. While protecting the environment, it is also beneficial to the health of elderly people. Elderly people choose to drive golf carts to avoid health hazards caused by inhaling vehicle exhaust.
- Make life more colorful. After retirement, many elderly people will choose to cultivate a hobby to enrich their lives. Golfing is undoubtedly a great choice. Elderly people can drive golf carts to the course and play golf with their friends, which not only exercises the body, but also enhances the feelings between friends.
Therefore, the Aging Population trend will certainly promote the development of the golf cart industry. The growing aging population is expected to bring growth in golf cart sales. In the next few years, sales volume will be on the rise. As a golf cart manufacturer, HDK is committed to providing you with the best quality products.
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Post time: Jun-25-2023