I have been asked by a number of our senior clients to discuss the Home Independence Program for Seniors in more detail since it compliments the Canadian governments' Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence Program. So here it is...
H.I.P.S. is a program exclusive to Silver Lining Transitions that assists seniors in remaining in their home longer and safer. Our team pre-qualifies their senior clients in obtaining a $3,500.00 forgivable loan for home adaptations. As long as the recipient remains in their home for at least 6 months, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation program will not request the loan to be paid back. Therefore, if an individual is over the age of 65, and earns less than $37,500/year (amount may change depending on the town and province of the home), they will qualify for funding.
Silver Lining Transitions assists in the paper work and the assessment required for qualifying. Our team of professionals will make adaptations in every room of the house and on the property for safety purposes.
Adaptations include:
1. non-slip floors,
2. senior friendly kitchens and bathrooms ie. lever type faucets and doors, lowering
counters and cabinets, handrails and walk in showers
3. adding or lowering rails and shelves in closets
4. increase lighting in all areas in the house
5. senior friendly windows and doors
6. lowering electrical outlets and light switches
7. etc.
The list of alterations is very extensive, but we have found that most home alterations include the above-noted.
Preventing the first fall is paramount for seniors who desire to remain in their home. H.I.P.S. is a program that assists in accomplishing those desires.
For more information, please visit silverliningtransitions.ca
Sunday, May 16, 2010
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Hospital to Home Transitions
Peace of Mind Transitioning from Hospital to Home
It is important to focus on the physical, psychological and spiritual foundations that an aging adult possesses to successfully recover when transitioning from hospital to home. Preparing for the physical element is crucial to providing safety and peace of mind once the front door to their home is opened. Home adaptations will certainly equip a house and personal support from a caregiver will assist the discharged patient with their changing lifestyle needs. The Home Independence Program for Senior’s is a service that provides such needed assistance. Once safety has been developed in the home, understanding the psychological demands will provide a basis for controlling ones emotional stresses. An aging adult must take control over their body and its ailments instead of the reverse. To accomplish this, it takes a positive attitude and a determined will to provide strength for a full recovery of an illness or accident. To cement the physical and psychological stressors, the senior’s spiritual foundation plays a role in a positive transition from hospital to home. Although some may argue they have done well in life without a faith, I would respond that faith is compatible with inner peace and provides that much needed rest during a time of pain and suffering. What is unique for each patient returning home from their hospital stay is their ability and response time to recover from their medical condition. Once the safety net of professionals is reduced dramatically when a senior leaves the hospital, they are ultimately left with the people who love them, others who care, and learned or innate abilities to live longer, safer and independent.
Debra Munro
Elder Planning Counselor
It is important to focus on the physical, psychological and spiritual foundations that an aging adult possesses to successfully recover when transitioning from hospital to home. Preparing for the physical element is crucial to providing safety and peace of mind once the front door to their home is opened. Home adaptations will certainly equip a house and personal support from a caregiver will assist the discharged patient with their changing lifestyle needs. The Home Independence Program for Senior’s is a service that provides such needed assistance. Once safety has been developed in the home, understanding the psychological demands will provide a basis for controlling ones emotional stresses. An aging adult must take control over their body and its ailments instead of the reverse. To accomplish this, it takes a positive attitude and a determined will to provide strength for a full recovery of an illness or accident. To cement the physical and psychological stressors, the senior’s spiritual foundation plays a role in a positive transition from hospital to home. Although some may argue they have done well in life without a faith, I would respond that faith is compatible with inner peace and provides that much needed rest during a time of pain and suffering. What is unique for each patient returning home from their hospital stay is their ability and response time to recover from their medical condition. Once the safety net of professionals is reduced dramatically when a senior leaves the hospital, they are ultimately left with the people who love them, others who care, and learned or innate abilities to live longer, safer and independent.
Debra Munro
Elder Planning Counselor
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