Loneliness is becoming an epidemic among seniors, especially seniors who are aging in place. More than ever seniors want to remain in their own homes as they get older. However, social isolation can cause a lot of physical and mental health problems for seniors who live alone and don’t get enough social interaction. Companion care at home services can be the best solution to the problem of loneliness among seniors.
With companion care at home, seniors aren’t alone, and they get to stay in the homes they love. Regular visits from a companion they trust give seniors someone to talk with, eat with, and go places with so that seniors aren’t isolated at home with no one to talk to.
Companion care at home provides emotional support, companionships, and benefits like these for seniors aging in place:
Companionship
Seniors who are alone because they don’t have any family, or because their families live too far away to visit often, need companionship. Companion care at home provides consistent and reliable companionship that includes conversations, playing games, watching movies, or simply being present so seniors don’t feel alone.
Emotional Support
Seniors who are grieving a loss, struggling with retirement, or just worried about the many physical changes they’re facing as they age need emotional support. Companion care provides seniors with a friend to talk to, someone who provides emotional support, and someone who can help seniors get professional counseling if they need it. Reassurance and friendship can go a long way to alleviate your senior parent’s feelings of sadness and anxiety.
Assistance with Daily Tasks
Routine tasks can become challenging for seniors, such as cooking, cleaning, or grocery shopping. A companion assists with these activities so that your senior parent’s living environment remains safe, organized, and conducive to their well-being.
Getting Out Of The House
Seniors who don’t drive anymore or have mobility issues may be stuck in the house without transportation. With companion care, seniors will have someone they trust who can arrange for transportation or drive them to the store, to appointments, or even just out to get lunch or coffee. Seniors are much more likely to get out of the house with the support of a companion.
Meal Preparation
Proper nutrition is essential for senior health, but cooking nutritious meals can be challenging for those with limited mobility or energy. A companion can help seniors prepare healthy and appetizing meals that will encourage seniors who have poor appetites to eat.
Hobbies
Companions encourage seniors to try hobbies or return to old hobbies they used to enjoy. With a companion to help them, seniors can plan new projects, attend classes, shop for supplies, and spend time making things. There are big mental and physical health benefits seniors can get from making things. Companions provide the support seniors need to enjoy their hobbies.
Encouraging Seniors To Try New Activities
Seniors who are having trouble finding something they like to do can try new activities with their companions. A companion can take seniors to the senior center to take classes, watch tutorial videos with them, and provide the physical and emotional support seniors need to learn something new.
Helping With Pets
Pets are great companions for seniors too, but taking care of them can be difficult for some seniors. A companion who helps your senior parent can also help their pet. Companions can go for walks with your senior and their dog and help take care of your senior’s pet when necessary.
Reading To Seniors
Seniors who have low vision or who are blind will appreciate having someone who can read them stories, newspapers, magazines, or other items of interest. That will help your senior parent stay connected to the world.
Listening
Companion care at home is also one of the most important things that seniors need when they listen to them. Your senior parent will enjoy having someone who will engage in conversation, listen to their stories and memories, and help them stay emotionally connected to the world.
Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html
https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/reports-more/report/trends-loneliness-among-older-adults-2018-2023
https://www.ncoa.org/article/navigating-social-isolation-and-loneliness-as-an-older-adult
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services in Mount Juliet TN please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (615) 307-4509
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Nashville, Brentwood, Nolensville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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