January - March 2019

Pat, age 80, has always taken an active role in maintaining her health and independence. She taught exercise for forty years. She gave it up temporarily, after breaking her femur for the first time in June. After completing her rehabilitation, she went back to exercising. Then in September, she stood up, stepped forward to get a bottle of water, and her femur broke again, in the same place. Pat returned to a rehabilitation facility while her femur healed. However, before she could go home, she had to prove to the occupational therapist that she could function safely in her own home. Pat said, “I was determined to go home and care for myself. This is my home. I’m not going anywhere else.” The occupational therapist assessed Pat’s home, noting the steps leading to her entry door would create too much weight-bearing for Pat’s leg. The occupational therapist explained that before Pat could go home, a ramp had to be installed. In November, Serving Our Seniors installed the ramp so that Pat could remain in her home, living independently and safely. “I always knew about Serving Our Seniors,” she said. “I never thought I would use your services. But I’m not 65 anymore--I’m 80. People need to know about what you do and how much it costs. Although I paid $450 for the installation fee for the ramp, the actual cost was $7,000. Serving Our Seniors covered the additional cost. This service that Serving Our Seniors provides is invaluable. The ramp gives me independence, security and relieves my fear of falling.” Serving Our Seniors Provides Independence Where There’s A Ramp, There’s a Way Like us on www.servingourseniors.org 9