Monthly Archives: April 2018

How To Organize Your Crafting Space

Crafting is becoming more and more popular all throughout the United States. From scrapbooking to quilting, there are many different outlets for crafting and many different reasons that people craft. More and more people are taking up crafting as a hobby as well, with the number of quilters in the United States alone totaling more than twenty million people and now more than sixty percent of all households in the United States say that they participate in crafting activities on a regular basis, a nearly ten percent increase from just a few years past.

One reason for the increased rates of crafting is that it, no matter what type, can be beneficial in relieving stress. In fact, crafting can actually have an impact on levels of depression. In one study done on people suffering from clinical depression, it was found that they reported feelings of happiness after participating in a crafting activity. This occurred because crafting can actually release additional dopamine in your brai Continue reading →

The Benefits Of Redecorating Your Home

From outdoor log furniture to a hutch for rustic style decor, how you decorate your home is a matter of importance for many people throughout the United States. In fact, the majority of households in the United States feel defined by their furniture and overall home decor choices, whether they prefer outdoor log furniture or aspen log bedroom furniture.

With baby boomers spending money consistently on home renovation and redecoration projects, typically with budgets as high as three thousand dollars and Generation X close behind with an average budget of around two thousand and five hundred dollars and even millennials spending more than one thousand dollars on a typical home redecoration venture, the furniture and decor industry in the United States is thriving, continuing to grow by as much as seven percent each year. By 2019, less than one year from now, the furniture industry as a whole is expected to bring in nearly seven billion dollars in the United States alone.

Fr Continue reading →

5 Reasons to Choose Independent Living for Your Senior Parent

Independent senior living is a great opportunity for those who have the ability to live on their own but want the amenities and qualities of living in a community. Seniors living independently within a community have the same lifestyle that they would normally have, but with added benefits.

The benefits of these communities are innumerable, but there are a few big ones that can really make life easier and more enjoyable.

Privacy

Just like they would have at their own home, seniors living independently are given the ability to go about their day as they choose. If they want to eat or enjoy activities by themselves then they can do so, or they can choose to do them with the community. Residents, not patients, have the ability to choose how they perform their daily moments.

Home Maintenance

One of the biggest hassles for seniors is having to constantly try to maintain their home. In most communities, they no longer have to worry about any aspect of maintenance — down to changing a lightbulb. Everything regarding maintenance is taken care of both inside and out.

Socializing

The average age of a retiree is 63, and many people able to function well for decades after. Some seniors, however, end up having a hard time socializing with people. Whether it’s with family, friends, or strangers, it can often be difficult to be social. In a community, they have the opportunity to meet and interact with people just like them and form new friendships. In fact, many second marriages have begun in independent living communities.

Diet

Grocery shopping, food preparation, cooking — all taken care of with independent living facilities for seniors. Many communities will make sure that everyone receives a nutritional diet with every essential food they need and may even have a dietician on staff as well.

All-Inclusive

Many facilities and communities provide all-inclusive rent, which means that the only charge the seniors receive is for rent. Everything else involved with the community is part of that rent, which means no surprises or upcharges along the way.

Independent living can be a great option for those who want to continue living with the freedom that they’re used to, but with the ease and care of an assisted living facility.

The Case For Urgent Care Centers

Timely primary medical care

The benefits of urgent care centers versus and emergency center are many. Though many people may think that an emergency center is their only option for medical treatment if they are on a tight schedule or do not have a general care physician, emergency centers tend to be crowded and too busy. This means that patients must waste up to an hour in an emergency center before they are even seen by a nurse, and their total stay tends to be hours long, especially if they are considered to be a non emergent case. These emergency healthcare services are often prohibitively expensive as well, ranging up past one thousand dollars per visit, depending on the testing and treatment that is deemed to be required.

On the other hand, an urgent care center has a considerably lower average weight time than an emergency center. It has been found that more than sixty percent of all urgent care centers in the United States have a wait time of only around fifteen minutes and that the typical patient is in and out of the urgent care center within just an hour. More than ninety percent of all urgent care centers were able to keep their overall wait time at no more than thirty minutes total, meaning that speed and efficiency are often found in the typical urgent care center.

Though many people think of family urgent care centers are only ideal for small injuries and minor illnesses, the opposite is often true. In fact, as many as sixty five percent of all cases seen in an emergency room setting could have been appropriately treated in an urgent care setting and of all the cases that are scene in an urgent care location, less than five percent are ultimately sent to a hospital and emergency room, meaning that the majority of all urgent care centers in the United States are well equipped to treated illnesses and injuries ranging from minor to severe. In fact, as many as eighty percent of all urgent care locations are able to diagnose and treat fractures. Urgent care centers are also ideal for diagnosing and treating sprained ankles, the flu, the common cold, and chest infections, as well as conditions typically scene in small children like ear infections.

Urgent care centers are becoming more and more popular, with many people choosing an urgent care location over an emergency center. While the typical emergency center is crowded and expensive, the average urgent care location is usually anything but. Though there may be a wait time, it is usually no more than thirty minutes, with many centers averaging a wait time as low as fifteen minutes. An urgent care location is typically less expensive than the costs accrued in an emergency center as well, with patients – even those who are uninsured – often paying no more than just over two hundred dollars. Urgent care centers saw nearly fifteen thousand patients in 2015 alone and one quarter of all medical patients in the United States reported visiting an urgent care center at least once in 2016.

3 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Falls in Their Homes

Throughout our lives, everyone has fallen down at least once. That being said, the kind of fall that a younger person can easily get up from doesn’t always happen when seniors slip. In fact, statistics show that every 11 seconds a senior citizen is treated in an emergency room for injuries that took place due to falling. Considering that, it’s important to know that there are ways you can help the senior in your life. With that in mind, here are three ways to prevent seniors from falling in their own home.

  1. Make Use of a Walking Aid

    If you’re considering a cane for the senior in your life, this is a popular choice of gift. In fact, statistics show that nearly 7 million people in the United States use some type of device to aid their mobility. One of the most popular mobility aids are walking canes. Whether you’re looking for decorative canes or something a litt Continue reading →

Behind Home Decor And Furniture Sales In The United States

Furniture store

Home decor, while many may not pay it much thought, can be more important than many people realize. After all, home decor and the furniture stores that you buy it from can speak volumes about your taste and, therefore, your personality. Unfortunately, only around 20% (one in every five) of people in the United States report that they feel adequately satisfied with how their home is decorated, and much of this has to do with the fact that as many as half of all Americans have not seriously visited furniture stores or considered redecorating and updating their furniture and home decor within the last five years, with many having refrained from decorating even longer.

Redecorating can absolutely increase the enjoyment of ones home, and there are a number of popular styles that are often considered when a household is embarking on a redecorating project or a revamping of their overall home decor. Many of these themes can be easily found in a wide variety of furniture stores, and even a typical outdoor furniture company will reflect aspects of these designs. The most popular way to decorate in the United States is considered to be “traditional,” which could certainly have different meanings for different households. Following behind are the themes of modernism, eclectic, country, and, finally, global. These themes are popular for home decor, and many people will choose to incorporate elements from a number of these home decoration categories. From bedroom decor to dining room decor, many homeowners in the United States are looking to have a cohesive theme of home decor across their home, but some choose to base their themes on the room itself, varying the theme from room to room. There are many aspects to home decor, from the wall art chosen to the rugs that are used. Certain aspects of home decor can even help to save households money. Draperies, for example, can help to reduce heat loss by as much as 10% during the winter.

Many households are also considering the longevity of the furniture that they purchase from furniture stores, with the vast majority looking to purchase furniture that will last them for many years. Many of these customers opt to purchase wood furniture, as furniture made of wood of all kinds is typically thought to be sturdier than furniture that is made of alternate materials.

There are all different motivations to redecorate your home or change your style of home decor, but many choose to redecorate in order to feel happier with the appearance of their home. After all, more than 70% of people in the United States agree that their home decor represents them, and the majority also believe that home decor can be a good indicator of both personality and overall character. Many believe that furniture can accurately reflect someone’s personality, and many people are happier with their homes and with themselves when they believe that their furniture is an appropriate representation of their personalities and their families.

What Are the Benefits Of Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service For Move-Out?

Move out cleaning

Hiring professional cleaning services for your apartment movement could be a smart choice. Few people have on hand the appropriate cleaning supplies necessary to truly make a room sparkle. Dirty carpets require special equipment. Washing windows and wiping down floor boards require an attention to detail few people want to practice during the stresses of moving.

Can Hiring Professional Cleaning Services Help You Recoup Your Safety Deposit?

The big question when it comes to moving out of an apartment is if you will regain your security deposit. There are always a few horror stories of renters failing to recoup their deposit at all. Most apartment complexes require the carpets to be professionally cleaned between tenets. Either way, the apartment wil need to professional cleaning services.

What Is the Benefit of Hiring a Cleaning Company Yourself?

When you do the hiring, you decide on the final price. When the leasing office of the apartment complex chooses the cleaning company, they pay them with your deposit. Because you want to retain as much of your deposit as possible, it might be preferable to find a cleaning service within the budget you have in mind.

Before you begin to search for a cleaning company, you’ll want to discuss it with the leasing office. Most apartment complexes have a checklist of what condition they expect the apartment to be in after you vacate. Make sure that the cleaning service you decide on can fulfill the cleaning jobs your apartment requires.

Can’t I Just Do the Cleaning On My Own?

Many apartment dwellers would prefer to skip paying a cleaning service and just do it themselves. For many apartment complexes, this is perfectly fine, provided that the job is done well. For example, did you know that for antibacterial cleaners to be effective, the solution must be allowed to sit on the surface for at least 60 seconds? Some research might be useful if you don’t deep clean often. However, as some places do require the carpets to be professionally cleaned, you might need to outsource at least one aspect of the cleaning process.

Most people, especially those who live in an apartment, don’t own a big, heavy, carpet cleaning machine. These machines are expensive, and usually not practical for apartment dwellers do to there hefty and also the small size of most apartments. The quality of professional cleaning services’ carpet cleaning machines simply makes the carpets cleaner than what the average person can achieve. Perhaps unsurprisingly, nearly 10% of all revenue in the cleaning service industry comes from carpet and upholstery cleaning jobs.

Don’t Forget These Lesser-Known Areas When Cleaning!.

A deep clean means different things to different people. Again, this is why it is helpful to speak to your apartment complex’s move-out department to make sure you are in compliance with their standards. It’s your best bet for getting your deposit back.

Some lesser known areas to clean are: the baseboards, the vents, and the tops of lights and/or ceiling fans. Remember to move the oven and refrigerator away from the wall to sweep behind them. Wipe out cabinets, and dust the blinds.

Some places will allow you to complete all of the cleaning yourself. They will send someone to check your work, and if everything looks clean enough, you get your deposit back. Other places require a professional service to do all or part of the cleaning. These places may allow you to arrange the service yourself, but require proof of receipt for the service performed. Talk with your leasing office about the best course of action that results in you having your deposit returned.