Why we do what we do
Evidence
THIS IS REAL
“Persons admitted to nursing homes are substantially more likely to die (earlier) than those who remain in the community…
…the largest difference in life expectancy between care homes and supported stay at home is 19.7 years” - GOV.UK
YOU LIVE LONGER AT HOME
We add More life to your years - Not years to your life
PROBLEM ONE
Institutional Care residents – Lower life expectancy
- •Mortality rates are highest when closely following entry into a nursing home.
- •The largest difference in life expectancy between care homes and supported stay at home is 19.7 years.
- •Leaving your home early statistically leads to an earlier death.
We add More life to your years - Not years to your life
PROBLEM TWO
Social Isolation - Premature Death
- •The biology of loneliness can accelerate the buildup of plaque in arteries, help cancer cells grow and spread…
- •Weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and even death,
- •The misery and suffering caused by chronic loneliness are very real and warrant urgent attention.
We add More life to your years - Not years to your life
PROBLEM THREE
Older adults are at higher risk
- •Memory loss which is heightened with the inevitable loss of family and friends.
- •75% over 65 are overweight or obese due to a lack of activity and poor diet - physical activity is important for mental and physical wellbeing.
- •Falls affect approx. 30% of elderly population - causing major injuries and reduce independence.
We add More life to your years - Not years to your life
Reasons why people live longer in their own home
