Surveys overwhelmingly show that today’s seniors want to stay at home as long as they physically can. Services like companion care at home make it easier for seniors to stay at home so they can remain in the homes they love longer. Companion care at home bridges the gaps between what seniors need in order to be safe and comfortable at home and what they are able to do for themselves. Companion care also gives seniors the company and personal attention they need to thrive at home. Some of the benefits of companion care at home for seniors are:
Helping Seniors Stay Connected
Companion care at home gives seniors the social interaction that they need to stay connected to the world. Loneliness and isolation can take a big toll on a senior’s physical and mental health. When a home care provider spends time with your senior loved one on a regular basis your senior loved one is getting the attention and social connection they need to prevent health problems like depression and anxiety. You will also get the peace of mind of knowing that your senior loved one is spending time with kind and compassionate people.
Keeping Skills Strong
Social interactions do more than just provide social support. They also help seniors retain their cognitive skills. When a care provider is spending time with a senior loved one they are playing games, having conversations, and doing projects that will help your senior loved use spatial reasoning, improve their cognitive thinking, and retain their ability to speak and communicate as they get older. If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with a disorder like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s building up their cognitive skills now can help them slow down the progression of those disorders.
Help With Personal Care
Many seniors need help with personal care as they get older. Tasks like showering, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, or shaving are easier with help from a home care provider, especially a provider that your senior loved one knows and trusts. Companion care at home gives your senior loved one the chance to build a strong friendship with a provider who can help them with whatever personal care tasks they need help with.
Sharing Meals and Memories
Seniors also benefit from sharing meals. When you can’t be there daily to eat meals with your senior loved one a senior care giver can be there instead. Seniors are much more likely to take the time to cook and eat a healthy meal when they have a caregiver there with them. A caregiver can help your senior loved one pick and plan meals, shop for ingredients, cook the meals, eat, and clean up afterward. With a senior care provider who has the time to search for new recipes and encourage your senior loved one to try new foods your senior loved one may even find a new sense of purpose through cooking meals.
If your senior loved one wants to stay at home but you worry about their ability to take care of themselves, companion care at home is a great option.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care At Home in South Tampa, FL , please contact the caring staff at R.B. Home Health Services, Inc today. 305-220-6309
Source:
https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/community/info-2018/2018-home-community-preference.html