Immediate medical attention like never before
One of the many reasons Marie Hess, who moved from Canton, feels so safe and secure at Henry Ford Village is their ability to respond so quickly to medical emergencies. “If you get sick, the staff will be here in less than two minutes,” says Marie. “I don’t have any worries here.”
With a Medical Center staffed with two doctors just a few feet away, community members like Marie can rest assured any medical needs they may have will be taken care of immediately.
Doctors: Snow shoveling triggers heart attacks
Dr. Barry Franklin, director of cardiac rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, knows that each winter, many Michigan seniors are forced to make the decision to shovel, or not to shovel. “In persons normally inactive with known or hidden heart disease, snow shoveling can trigger heart attacks and even sudden cardiac death,” says Dr. Franklin.
At Henry Ford Village, snow shoveling is strictly a spectator sport for community members. “I don’t have to worry about the snow being shoveled here,” says Marie. “It’s all taken care of here.”
Shoveling snow isn’t the only cardiac risk activity traditional homeowner’s face: Mowing the lawn can be equally as hazardous to their health. According to studies conducted by Beaumont Hospital: “Pushing a lawn mower can raise a person’s heart rate to levels equal to, or exceeding, a maximum aerobic workout. That may lead to heart attack or sudden cardiac death in inactive people at risk for heart disease.”
At Henry Ford Village, community members can forgo mowing the lawn and participate in more exciting and vibrant interests, such as yoga, swimming, and ballroom dancing, for example.
Modern construction equals safety
Community members at Henry Ford Village can relax: their new homes are built with the latest in building construction technology, with no structural concerns to worry about.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, “Almost 50% of homes owned by older adults were built prior to 1960, and 6% of these homes had structural problems.”
Marie is confident in her new home. She feels secure knowing a state-of-the-art fire alarm system is in place on campus. “They have smoke alarms that register at the security desks,” says Marie.
Speaking of fire safety, according to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), “Almost three-quarters of all fire and burn deaths occur in the home.” In 2005, “396,000 of all structural fires occurred in residential properties,” the National Fire Protection Association reports.
“I wouldn’t live anyplace else,” says Marie.