Companion Care Helps Seniors Tackle New Year
The holidays looked different for everyone this year, but they were especially challenging for aging loved ones who look forward to holidays as one of few chances for socialization. Feelings of isolation and depression often rise after the holiday season. You know something must change for your lonely loved one, but where to start?
Private duty companion care services are one option for providing companionship for your loved one when you’re too far away or can’t travel safely to see them. These trained home care experts prepare meals and provide conversation, mental stimulation and entertainment for seniors who may be struggling while confined at home.
What is companion care?
Companion care is assistance for your loved one in their home or residence by a professional caregiver. Plans of care vary based on your loved one’s needs, and a personalized plan of care is developed to suit their individual situation.
Caregivers can be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist seniors. They can aid with tasks such as:
Medication reminders
Accompaniment to doctor’s visits
Errands, grocery shopping, mobility and exercise
Laundry, linens, housekeeping and other everyday tasks
Bathing, dressing, incontinence assistance and hygiene
Pet care
The role of a companion caregiver is to provide a consistent presence in the lives of seniors. By providing emotional companionship and assisting in these everyday tasks, they lay a supportive foundation for a healthy lifestyle among aging adults.
For seniors who are especially vulnerable, telehealth and telemonitoring services are available to provide social interaction without in-person visits.
What are the benefits of companion care?
The benefits of a consistent caregiving companion for seniors are immeasurable. Having someone who they can rely on provides peace of mind. Forming meaningful connections can help to stave off feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression that often plague aging adults who fear losing their independence, and assistance with everyday tasks can help them maintain that independence longer.
Where can I find companion care for seniors?
Comprehensive Care of Nashville and Chattanooga offers companion care among its array of home care services, which also include post-medical care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and respite home care. Caring for seniors is their mission and passion, and Comprehensive Care utilizes 50+ years of combined experience to provide the highest quality of care for aging adults.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of companion care services or contact Comprehensive Care to talk to a professional about how their services can improve the lives of your loved ones.
Comprehensive Care is part of Alleo Health System, a dedicated senior care, palliative care, and hospice care provider network with services in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama.