SENIOR EXPO - HEALTH FAIR
JUNE 2, 2010
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST
4614 BROWNSBORO ROAD
LOUSIVILLE, KENTUCKY 40207
FELLOWSHIP HALL
 
Media Contact:
Nancy Trentham
(502) 649-7919
nancytrentham@aol.com

PRESS RELEASE:
 
Christ Church United Methodist Open Doors Ministry is hosting a Senior Expo / Health Fair. This is a community wide event. Everyone is welcome to attend and have their questions answered by 34 of the BEST PROFESSIONALS IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD REGARDING LONG -TERM AND SENIOR CARE.

Many people are not aware of the expenses involved in long-term care, and most have assumed that they will not need such care. They are unprepared for these expenses, and often the harsh reality comes at a time when they are most vulnerable.

Planning for the unknown is vital, yet many adults chose to take the “wait and see” approach when it comes to their future healthcare. This can lead to disastrous results.

In 2008, the national average cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home was $69,715 annually. With an average stay of 2.4 years.¹ That is more than $167,000 per average stay.²

Roughly 40% of those reaching the age of 70 are expected to need some type of long-term care during the rest of their lives; yet only 7 % of Americans have done any planning at all for their long-term care needs.³

7 out of 10 couples will see one partner go into a nursing home.⁴

Almost 50 % of seniors 85 years old and older have Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia.⁵

76% of Americans do not expect to need long-term care. This belief can be affected by a variety of factors, including the assumption that family will take care of the responsibility of caring for an elderly adult.⁶

About 40 % of people needing long-term care are under age 65.  They may need chronic care due to a serious accident, a stroke, or developing multiple sclerosis, birth defects, etc.⁷

70% of all people admitted to a nursing home go home broke within 3 months. 50 % of all couples are impoverished within 6 months after one spouse is admitted to a nursing home.⁸

THERE ARE SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS:

According to the philosophy of the International Council on Active Aging, the concept of Active aging is summed up in the phrase “engaged in life” and focuses on individuals participating in life as fully as possible, regardless of socio-economic status or health conditions within the wellness dimensions. Ageing within these dimensions of wellness keeps people involved, alert, and enjoying a productive life. The health and wellness industry has identified these seven dimensions of wellness. They are as follows:
 
SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL.
 
ATTEND THE SENIOR EXPO / HEALTH FAIR AND LEARN MORE!

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