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July 2023

Home Modifications for the Aging Population 

RI Contractor Education –

RIBA Contractor Development Program

August 8 | 8am–10:30am 2 ½ credit hours- taught by Linda Bohmbach 

Learn about the many modifications- big and small- that can be made to enable the aging population to stay in their homes. These modifications and more will be addressed in this class.

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WE ARE HIRING….

Are you a Great Team Player?

Are you Humbly Confident?

Are you Growth Oriented?

We want to talk to you, & we are offering a $2,500 SIGNING BONUS!!

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Installation & Service Technician

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Read the job descriptions below & give us a call at 401-293-0415.

NEW PRODUCT ADDITION!

We are excited to be able to offer the newest product addition from Harmar!

The Harmar VPL family has gotten a little bigger with the addition of their newest VPL, the VPL400-X. The VPL400-X is an excellent choice if someone is looking for a sturdy-yet-simple lift and low-cost garage, porch, or mobile home installation. While the VPL400-X is designed to lift customers and their mobility device up to 53”, it’s packed with the same power offered as the VPL400.

Both the VPL400-X and VPL400 share the heavy-duty 750 lb. lifting capacity and 5 platform sizes to fit our customer's lifestyle. Users will also enjoy the Steady Drive System for smoother travel time up and down, as well as the Big Blue Paddle for ease of use. 

Give Home Healthsmith a call today at 401-293-0415 to arrange for a free assessment or to answer any questions you may have.

Aging is a process – 

boredom is the danger!

We’ve all heard the phrase, "bored to death". All of us need to feel purposeful in life, and seniors are no exception. While boredom makes most people lethargic, it can have even greater consequences for seniors. Even to the point of being life-threatening.

Seniors often struggle with depression and anxiety, and boredom is a big culprit in this. They can feel lonely and isolated as they age, and boredom just compounds this problem. Everyone needs self-worth, but we probably don’t realize just how dangerous it can be for seniors to cope with the effects of loss of purpose that comes from just being bored.

JUST WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF BOREDOM IN SENIORS?

Back in the 80s, research was conducted on more than 7000 people who were between the ages of 35-55. They were asked about their daily lives and if it included boredom. 25 years have passed, and these same people have been followed up on to determine the conclusion of the impact of boredom on their lives and how it affected their health. The study showed that people who are chronically bored were far more likely to die much younger from conditions such as heart attack and stroke. These study results confirm how powerful the link is between mental and physical health.

JUST WHY IS BOREDOM SO COMMON IN SENIORS?

Many seniors struggle with feelings of worthlessness that stem from being bored after they have retired. While this may come as a surprise to many, it’s more common than you think. Our retirement years are supposed to be our time of well-deserved rest and relaxation after decades of being in the workforce. However, many seniors are surprised to find that retirement isn’t what they hoped it would be. The loss of their normal routine, contributing to society, losing friends or family, and health issues can bring about depression and loneliness in seniors after they’ve retired.

Alarming new statistics reveal that men in their senior years are suffering more than anyone from being bored. These numbers suggest that one of the highest rates of suicide is now in men over the age of 85. While senior women have much lower numbers of suicide deaths, there is plenty of evidence that points to overall attempts of suicide being higher in women.

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