The Secret to Happy Aging

While researching the science of happiness, we found the true breakdown making up a person’s happiness. Believe it or not, we’re born with 50% of it, it’s part of our natural disposition. 10% of our happiness is situational, the circumstances you have little control over. So, a person has direct control over 40% of their happiness.

In fact, a study from Brown University discovered younger people found happiness in extraordinary experiences, whereas older adults found happiness in ordinary, everyday pleasures.

We call this “love is in the details.” From the first visit, we aim to discover our client’s unexpected needs and then find a way to make them happen. It’s the reason we love spending our time with clients. Imagine how much happiness we can bring to mom or dad with a 3 hour visit, versus just getting the tasks done in a shorter visit.

It’s fine to assess Edgar’s needs for his sciatica and administer care, but if Edgar loves to feed the ducks in the park, we’ll take him there and bring the bread. If he loves a good pastrami sandwich, we make it happen and make sure it includes pickles.

Call Nurse Next Door today, (970) 482-1908 for a free caring consult.

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