For many Americans, keeping a senior family member safely at home is of the utmost importance yet providing comprehensive care for these family members is not always simple. Even traditional home care aides who prepare meals or offer transportation do not address the emotional needs of elderly individuals living alone.
According to the 2017 Profile of Older Americans by the ACL, the percentage of independent men and women over the age of 65 who lived alone was 28% (9.3 million women, 4.5 million men) with the proportion increasing with advanced age. The National Institute on Aging also reports that social isolation and loneliness create the potential for higher risks of various physical and mental conditions.
So where can you turn when your senior loved one wishes to live alone but still needs assistance that you are unable to personally deliver? Providing in-home companion care through Senior Helpers Lansdale could be the ideal solution.
What is Companion Care?
Companion Care from Senior Helpers deploys dependable caregivers who are trained to provide unique home services that extend beyond routine tasks like bathing and light housework. The focus of this home care is to improve the health and well-being of your loved one by engaging with them on a more personal level.
What is Included with In-Home Companion Care?
The companion care provided is customizable and flexible depending on each situation. Elderly individuals with unique needs can benefit from this kind of tailored approach to in-home companion care.
When family and friends live far away, Senior Helpers companions can step in to provide experiences that are both stimulating and enjoyable. This could include:
- Compassionate conversation
- Engaging with hobbies
- Playing fun games
- Gardening together
- Scrapbooking
- Watching sports & news
- Shopping or running errands
- Pet care assistance
- Reminders to take medicine
What are the Benefits of Companion Care?
Humans are innately social creatures, and regular positive interactions with a caregiver can have a myriad of benefits for an isolated senior loved one. Building a connection with a Senior Helpers care companion can:
- Ease feelings of loneliness
- Create a sense of purpose
- Enhance cognitive function
- Promote physical health
- Extend life expectancy
For the family of a senior loved one, in-home companion care through Senior Helpers brings valuable peace of mind. In addition to keeping your loved one in the comfort and safety of their own home, companion care provides the kind of interaction and observation that can help you determine if and when additional assistance is needed.
How to Start In-Home Companion Care with Senior Helpers Lansdale
Senior Helpers Lansdale works with families needing in-home senior care in Lansdale, PA and nearby communities including Harleysville, Worcester, and Quakertown. Companion care is just one of many services offered, from transitional care to specialized programs for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Scheduling a complimentary, in-home assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant is the first step toward determining the true needs of your elderly loved one. A professional senior care expert can answer all your questions and help you make a more informed decision when it comes to finding affordable ways to pay for home care services.
Contact Senior Helpers Lansdale to learn more about the benefits of Companion Care, Wellness Watch, and other invaluable in-home care services.