As seniors age, falls become more and more common. In fact, one in three seniors over 65 falls each year, and one in five falls results in serious injury, particularly hip fractures and head trauma. Although a home that is "fall-proofed" according to the guidelines in our Senior Home Safety guide can help prevent falls, not all falls can be prevented. So it's important to encourage the seniors you care for to use a medical alert system in case of accidents when you're not around. With … [Read more...]
How To Get The First Customer For Your Senior Relocation Business
Now that there are almost fifty million seniors over 65, the market for senior service businesses is booming like never before. When you start your own senior relocation business, your first goal should be to get that first paying customer. Believe me, once you do this, more customers will come naturally and your new business will prosper. After you’ve had business cards and flyers printed, pass them out to anyone who works or volunteers at your local senior center, senior living or … [Read more...]
Senior Ride Service helps non-driving seniors get around
Over 20% of Americans over 65 don't drive, according to a recent AARP survey. Many live in areas where public transportation is poor or not available, leaving few mobility choices for those non-drivers. Seniors typically outlive their driving days by 7-10 years, yet still need to visit their doctor, a dentist or enjoy a show or other special outing. That's why a senior ride service is needed in almost every community, large or small. For many non-driving seniors, mobility is essential for … [Read more...]
Make $30 Hourly As A Senior Concierge
Now that we have your attention, do you know what a senior concierge is? It’s sort of a fancy way of saying ‘caregiver’ but in reality is a whole lot more than that. Essentially a senior concierge is a person employed to assist seniors with various tasks they may no longer be able to handle by themselves. In an effort to keep our parents living at home as they age, a senior concierge provides that option. A senior concierge will provide unique and personal service to the seniors who they are … [Read more...]