Did you know that 1/4 Americans age 65 + fall every year?
Some of the Contributing Factors to falls are:
· Weak muscles in legs
· Poor balance
· Sudden drops in blood pressure
· Poor Vision
· Slower Reflexes
Reasons to Have a Home Safety Check:
Falls can be Fatal.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.
Falls are Costly!
The national cost for hip surgery ranges between $65.000 and $68.000 per patient.
In 2015, Medicare exceeded thirty billion dollars in costs for hip surgery procedures.
Post surgery, skilled nursing services can cost upwards of $65.000 per year.
Falls can Result in a Major Decline in Independence
Older Women who break a Hip are five times more likely to die within a year after the break.
Disaster Preparedness:
Are You and Your Loved Ones Ready?
Preparing for major disasters such as terrorist attacks, natural disaster, and other kinds of emergencies makes sense for older Americans.
The likely-hood of recovering from an emergency tomorrow depends on planning and preparing today.
Our Emergency preparedness services include:
· Making a plan for what you will do in an emergency
· Creating a personal support network
· Preparing and securing emergency documents
· Developing a family communication plan
· Evacuation plan for pets
· Preparing medications and medical supplies for swift evacuation
· Preparing “To Go Bags”.
Allow Errands & More to get you ready today for what may happen tomorrow.
Lower your Risk of Disease with Healthy Eating.
Eating a well-balanced diet is a vital part of staying healthy as we age. So why aren’t our seniors eating healthy?
Some reasons are:
· Eating patterns change as we age
· Depression in seniors causes a lack of motivation to eat healthier
· Loneliness and isolation can cause lack of appetite
· Our senses change
· Disinterest in cooking
· Unable to cook
· Some seniors are unable to shop for groceries
Let Errands & More’s concierge meal preparation services get your diet back on track.
Easing the Squeeze
Are you between the ages of 40 and 60, working full or part-time, and feeling pulled between your aging parents and your children? If you answered yes, you are not alone! You are part of a category dubbed the “Sandwich Generation”, referring to the feeling of pressure from the generations above and below you. Add caring for grandchildren into the mix and you become the “Club-Sandwich Generation”.
Multigenerational caregivers often have high levels of stress, great financial hardships, and may also suffer from depression.
70 % of the “Sandwich Generation” experiencing work-related difficulties may switch to less demanding jobs, reduce their hours, or quit altogether. They often suffer from loss of wages and social security benefits upwards of $300.000. Women are affected by this kind of caregiving the most.
The advantages of hiring Errands & More Concierge Services:
· We save you money
· We save you time
· We offer peace of mind
· We allow more quality time with your loved ones and downtime for you!
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