Seniors Helping Seniors ... a way to give and receive
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Who would know what a senior might need better than another senior? Who might have the same life experiences and work ethic than another senior? Who might both want to help and also need a little extra money? Who would better understand about wanting to remain in your own home for as long as possible? Seniors Helping Seniors.
The goal of seniors helping seniors is to match seniors who can provide a service to other seniors who could benefit from receiving those services. The character of the seniors, both providing the service and receiving the service is the key to safety and security for all.
In 2010, the percentage of Highland County residents over the age of 60 was 20.7 percent. By the year 2020, the number of those over the age of 60 will have increased to 23 percent of the population. Those who are 85 years of age are the fastest growing segment of the populations, and over half of these need some type of help with the daily activities of living.
In the last 75 years, the life expectancy has increased by 30 years. Many older adults did not expect to live this long and accordingly may not have the resources available to pay for nursing facilities or other housing arrangements. Often the cost of nursing facilities, as estimated by Elder Care Link, is over $5,500 per month. Remaining in your own home is by far the best use of resources for those who can safely stay at home, "with a little help from your friends," said a press release by Seniors Helping Seniors.
Families and friends play a large role in assisting seniors with their daily activities, but it is estimated that over 40 percent of admissions to nursing facilities are because of caregiver burnout and not because of worsening medical conditions. Most often, children of elderly parents work and also have families. Fitting in all these activities are difficult for most children of adults to handle.
Seniors Helping Seniors provide personal care, companion care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and shopping, transportation (both locally and longer distances), handyman services and yard work as well as trips to the vet and walking the dog or other pet care. All services are priced to meet the budgets of most seniors and also supplement the income of those seniors providing the care: a win-win for both seniors.
Connie Kelly and James Bunger, owners and operators of Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services throughout South Central Ohio, truly understand the best way to help care for seniors. By matching seniors who want to help with seniors who need a little help, Kelly and Bunger encourage wonderful relationships that benefit those who provide care and those who receive care. Peer-to-peer senior care enables older adults who need help to feel comfortable and confident with the assistance they are receiving. They can bond with and trust the senior providers who are there for them.
For family members, it is often difficult to provide the consistent care seniors need to remain comfortable in their own home. Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services can help support some of the day-to-day responsibility for family members so they are able to spend quality time with their loved ones and know that their needs are being met.
Both Kelly and Bunger have worked in healthcare for most of their lives.
“In our experience we found that seniors want to stay in their home but often do not have caregivers to help them do so,” Kelly said. Kelly is a registered nurse of 33 years. She specialized in oncology, hospice care and most recently was the Chief Nursing Officer for a hospital. She holds a BSHA from St. Joseph’s College in Maine and is currently working on her MS in Healthcare Administration. She is active in the Ohio Organizations of Nurse Executives as well as local historical conservation organizations. Bunger also has a healthcare background working as a registered CT scan technician with a degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts. He has a love for refinishing antique furniture and has completed many wonderful pieces for friends and family. He is known in his community as someone who will help anyone with almost any project. “Seniors Helping Seniors providers are loving, caring and compassionate people who are mature in their experiences and abilities. They have worked, raised families, participated in community activities and are now seeking a meaningful use of their time and skills,” says Bunger. The seniors who work with Kelly and Bunger offer many services including personal care, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, maintenance work, pet care and most importantly, companionship. Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services has sites throughout the U.S. The organization was founded by Kiran Yocom, who has a mission and a passion to help seniors live independently. Yocom's personal interest in seniors grew out of her work with Mother Teresa. She leads the organization through compassion and caring for all.
Seniors Helping Seniors of South Central Ohio can be reached at 1-877-474-8252.[[In-content Ad]]
The goal of seniors helping seniors is to match seniors who can provide a service to other seniors who could benefit from receiving those services. The character of the seniors, both providing the service and receiving the service is the key to safety and security for all.
In 2010, the percentage of Highland County residents over the age of 60 was 20.7 percent. By the year 2020, the number of those over the age of 60 will have increased to 23 percent of the population. Those who are 85 years of age are the fastest growing segment of the populations, and over half of these need some type of help with the daily activities of living.
In the last 75 years, the life expectancy has increased by 30 years. Many older adults did not expect to live this long and accordingly may not have the resources available to pay for nursing facilities or other housing arrangements. Often the cost of nursing facilities, as estimated by Elder Care Link, is over $5,500 per month. Remaining in your own home is by far the best use of resources for those who can safely stay at home, "with a little help from your friends," said a press release by Seniors Helping Seniors.
Families and friends play a large role in assisting seniors with their daily activities, but it is estimated that over 40 percent of admissions to nursing facilities are because of caregiver burnout and not because of worsening medical conditions. Most often, children of elderly parents work and also have families. Fitting in all these activities are difficult for most children of adults to handle.
Seniors Helping Seniors provide personal care, companion care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and shopping, transportation (both locally and longer distances), handyman services and yard work as well as trips to the vet and walking the dog or other pet care. All services are priced to meet the budgets of most seniors and also supplement the income of those seniors providing the care: a win-win for both seniors.
Connie Kelly and James Bunger, owners and operators of Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services throughout South Central Ohio, truly understand the best way to help care for seniors. By matching seniors who want to help with seniors who need a little help, Kelly and Bunger encourage wonderful relationships that benefit those who provide care and those who receive care. Peer-to-peer senior care enables older adults who need help to feel comfortable and confident with the assistance they are receiving. They can bond with and trust the senior providers who are there for them.
For family members, it is often difficult to provide the consistent care seniors need to remain comfortable in their own home. Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services can help support some of the day-to-day responsibility for family members so they are able to spend quality time with their loved ones and know that their needs are being met.
Both Kelly and Bunger have worked in healthcare for most of their lives.
“In our experience we found that seniors want to stay in their home but often do not have caregivers to help them do so,” Kelly said. Kelly is a registered nurse of 33 years. She specialized in oncology, hospice care and most recently was the Chief Nursing Officer for a hospital. She holds a BSHA from St. Joseph’s College in Maine and is currently working on her MS in Healthcare Administration. She is active in the Ohio Organizations of Nurse Executives as well as local historical conservation organizations. Bunger also has a healthcare background working as a registered CT scan technician with a degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts. He has a love for refinishing antique furniture and has completed many wonderful pieces for friends and family. He is known in his community as someone who will help anyone with almost any project. “Seniors Helping Seniors providers are loving, caring and compassionate people who are mature in their experiences and abilities. They have worked, raised families, participated in community activities and are now seeking a meaningful use of their time and skills,” says Bunger. The seniors who work with Kelly and Bunger offer many services including personal care, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, maintenance work, pet care and most importantly, companionship. Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services has sites throughout the U.S. The organization was founded by Kiran Yocom, who has a mission and a passion to help seniors live independently. Yocom's personal interest in seniors grew out of her work with Mother Teresa. She leads the organization through compassion and caring for all.
Seniors Helping Seniors of South Central Ohio can be reached at 1-877-474-8252.[[In-content Ad]]