Second 1/2 - Concierge Club for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month, a celebration of the wisdom and love our elders provide, and the ideal time for the launch of Second 1/2, The Concierge Club for Seniors.
Recently introduced by 2 Places At 1 Time concierge service, Second 1/2 is a comprehensive elder care service designed to keep seniors in their own homes as long as possible. Today's seniors live longer with lower rates of disability than their predecessors, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Most prefer to live in their own homes; and AARP estimates that nearly three-fourths of assisted living residents could stay in their homes with a little help. Unfortunately, nearly two-thirds of adult children do not live in the same community as their aging parents, making it difficult for them to check in regularly.
"Happier people are healthier and live longer," said Andrea Arena, president of both companies. "Our personalized services are half the cost of being in a senior home."
Arena offered tips so caregivers can plan ahead to keep seniors independent:
* Adapt the environment to the seniors' abilities--Make changes early to anticipate physical limitations
* Set goals and plan for the future--Focus on exercise and eating well to maintain physical health.
* Encourage your senior to ask for help--Recognize limitations and seek outside help as needed
* Identify available resources--local and state governments, communities and churches offer many options for seniors, but available resources vary by location.
Whether seniors need a little assistance or a lot, Second 1/2 is here to help. Its customized programs manage all the details that allow older adults to live at home. Relatives can rest assured their loved ones have all the support they need. Second 1/2 is available in all major cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Senior-certified concierges visit the home regularly and take care of a variety of tasks. Caregivers receive detailed updates, including reports and personal comments from the concierge.
Second 1/2 also performs comprehensive evaluations to assess each senior's needs, and then addresses those needs through its Resource and Referral service. Caregivers and seniors alike gain peace of mind from the 24/7 Web and Phone-based access.
"We've found a rising demand for this service in the past few years," explained Arena. "Adults find it difficult to juggle their professional lives and the needs of their aging parents, particularly if they live in different cities. They want a trustworthy, reliable person to check on them regularly, like a good neighbor. We give them that, and so much more."
Founded in 1991, 2 Places At 1 Time is the premier provider of concierge and senior services to families and corporations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information about Second 1/2, Concierge Club for Seniors,call toll free 1-877-275-2237 or visit http://www.2PlacesAt1Time.com.