Companion care at home services is about supporting aging men and women (as well as younger adults who might need regular assistance) where they prefer to live. Most of the time, this is in their own home. Companion care at home offers the opportunity for elderly men and women to remain where they are most comfortable while being safe and properly supported when needed.
There are many benefits that companion care at home offers, not the least of which is right there in the word: companionship. Let’s look at some of these benefits as well as the importance of companionship now.
Benefit #1: It offers companionship.
We’ve already mentioned this word a few times, but what does it mean? As human beings, we are designed to be in fellowship with others. We are built to be part of the community. That community could be a small network of friends, a neighborhood, a family, or just a couple of people.
Unfortunately, as we get older, especially in this country, too many aging men and women live alone and spend the bulk of their time lonely. They may become widowed, divorced, or find themselves in their 70s living by themselves and struggling to get out and spend time with friends or family.
When that connection to others is lost, it can increase the risk of depression or depressive symptoms. It can also increase the likelihood that that senior will isolate himself or herself even more, creating a repeating cycle.
Companion care at home means they will be with somebody for at least a couple of hours one, two, or seven days a week. It all depends on their physical needs, their budget, and other factors, but make no mistake: companionship is crucial to the quality of life at any time, especially during those latter years.
Benefit #2: It allows them to have interactions.
You can get interaction at the local grocery store, but what if that senior doesn’t get out and about? With a home care aide stopping by consistently, they know they will be able to speak to somebody.
Believe it or not, there’s a reason why so many phone scams are successful when targeting seniors. That’s because elderly men and women who don’t talk to people very often because of isolation and limited mobility just want to stay on the phone, so they agree to continue the conversation, giving their payment information, buying things they don’t need, and worse.
That little bit of interaction with a companion care at home aide can mean worlds to a senior who spends most of their time alone.
Benefit #3: The possibility of going places again.
Every in-home care agency or provider is different, but for those that offer transportation options or can help seniors get to a bus stop, the subway, a train station, or elsewhere, and who may be able to travel with them, these seniors have an opportunity to visit with friends, relatives, go to a museum, the mall, and other places that are of interest to them.
Benefit #4: Safety.
When living alone and dealing with health issues, limited mobility, a loss of strength which comes from the natural process of aging, and so forth, safety becomes compromised. However, with a companion care at home aide, the senior can wait on certain activities and tasks until they know somebody will be there to support them.
What kind of activities or tasks might this be? It could be getting out of bed to getting dressed in the morning. It might be taking a shower or a bath. It could even include cleaning the house, vacuuming, or cooking.
These are just a few benefits that companion care at home offers aging men and women in the U.S.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services in Weston MA, please contact the caring staff at Care Resolutions, Inc. today. (508) 906-5572
CARE Resolutions, Inc. provides quality 24-Hour Home Care for seniors and families in Walpole, Dover, Wellesley, Framingham, Norfolk, Quincy, Weston, Medfield, Boston, Sherborn MA, and surrounding areas.
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