Time Impoverishment

I can’t believe it’s already dinner time, and I haven’t even attended to…

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‍When I needed her most, she was right on—Time
I ask myself, “What would you do if you had more—Time
You could have done so much more if you only had—Time
And when my time is up, have I done enough?

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As the final strains of the Broadway hit Hamilton play out, the character Eliza laments about the scarcity of time left for her to make a difference. It echoes a familiar refrain, one we've all likely voiced at some point: "If only I had more time." Time is a precious commodity, a non-renewable resource, and it's often in short supply, especially for those navigating the complexities of aging.

I remember my own struggle with time when I started training for my first marathon. It felt like I was in a constant race against the clock, trying to squeeze in training runs between graduate studies, odd jobs, substitute teaching and other obligations. I realized then, as I realize now, that time is a non-renewable resource. Once spent, it cannot be reclaimed.

While it might seem like seniors have an abundance of time, the reality is quite different. Time impoverishment affects all ages, including seniors. The demands of wellness and self-care, coupled with the inevitable physical decline that comes with age, can significantly eat into our available time. When Healthrageous surveyed this demographic about our priorities, the need for more time in the day topped the list.

But what if we could give them that time? What if we could extend their day, not in hours, but by assuming some of their burdensome tasks? That's precisely what we aim to do at Healthrageous. We've developed a time-saving solution that addresses a significant part of their daily routine: meal preparation.

Healthrageous takes all the tasks associated with shopping, preparing, and cleaning up for fourteen meals in a week… right off the table. Picture the impact of this service. Instead of spending hours planning meals, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, seniors find a nutritious meal delivered right to their doorstep. This service doesn't just feed them; it frees them. It gives them back their time, time that can be spent on activities that enrich their lives and ultimately improve their health.

By incorporating such a service into seniors’ Medicare Advantage benefits, we're not just providing a meal, we're offering a valuable resource: time. We're enabling them to use that time for personal enrichment, for family, for leisure, for wellness. Because at Healthrageous, we believe every second of life is precious.

In the busy rush of life, time is often the one thing we wish we had more of. With Healthrageous, we're making that wish a reality for seniors. We're helping them make the most of their golden years, one meal and one saved moment at a time.

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