IDLEDALE, Colo., Aug. 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aegin Place has created an option for seniors to stay in the comfort of their own homes at an affordable cost. A money-saving alternative to typical institutional elder care, Aegin Place adds a new dimension to growing old -- comfort and contentment in familiar surroundings. Unlike expensive nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, Aegin Place gives seniors assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) while remaining in their homes. Aegin Place offers full-time personalized non-medical care for your loved ones, 24 hours a day.
Developer of the Aegin Place concept, Zach Sahker said, "The cost and inconsistency of traditional long-term care strategies has given way to Aegin Place's innovative program that provides higher quality, cost-effective care and the opportunity for older adults to truly age-in-place."
In light of the studies performed by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) that found some 80% of older Americans would prefer to die at home, Aegin Place fills a vital role in the aging of America. With senior health care costs skyrocketing, Aegin Place has intervened at just the right time to offer a sensible alternative to the high cost of elder care. Latest statistics of national averages for the cost of nursing homes reflect fees in excess of $5,000 per month. Hourly rates for in-home care top $20. Even the assisted living cost base rate is $2,500 per month for room and board and can skyrocket to $5,000 or more per month for advanced assistance. Aegin Place has screened, experienced and needs-matched live-in caregivers for $130-$160 per 24-hour day in most markets, depending upon the extent of care needed.
The company has units in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah and Zach Sahker, with wife Joyce, plans to take the innovative home-care concept nationwide. Franchise Solutions, Sunbelt Business Advisors and Entrepreneur's Source are handling the marketing for the franchises.
Zach Sahker has a wealth of experience as a director of community based treatment programs, youth service bureaus and alternatives to hospitalization. As a university professor, he developed employee assistance programs, day care centers and initiated record-setting enrollments in public health courses. An innovator of public education, he produced and hosted a popular weekly public television program entitled, "Senior Survival." As the commissioner of aging and adult services for the state of Colorado, he has forged solutions for in-need seniors. His additional focuses lie in community programming and cost containment for senior health care. He has managed the western region for the National Education Association's (NEA) member benefits long-term care insurance program.
For information on this advanced in-home, cost-effective senior health care program, Phone: (303) 697-8538 or e-mail: Zachltc@aol.com