Seniors know that they need to stay physically healthy and keep their brains as strong as possible. But they may not realize how important social wellness is for overall health and well-being. Social wellness is all about the interactions and relationships that aging adults have with other people. These relationships sometimes become more difficult, especially when seniors spend more time alone. Companion care at home offers a way for seniors to build relationships and improve their social wellness.
Combatting Loneliness and Isolation
Most seniors battle loneliness and isolation at some point in their lives. Family members move away, friends and neighbors leave, and health issues cause seniors to stay at home more often. Although the decision to spend more time alone might make sense, it’s a choice that can lead to depression, anxiety, and even cognitive decline. Seniors need ways to maintain social wellness as much as possible.
Maintaining Cognitive Health
When seniors are getting the socialization that they need, they’re more likely to find it easier to maintain cognitive function and overall brain health. Interacting with other people and engaging in conversations helps to build mental agility and stimulates the brain. This helps seniors to continue to do what they want to do, like aging in place.
Boosting Physical Health
There’s a lot that goes into physical well-being, like exercising and eating healthy foods, just for starters. Home care providers can offer a lot of the help that aging adults require with those various needs, ensuring that seniors are getting help to stay physically healthy. But they also offer social engagement, which is just as important for seniors who want to stay as physically healthy as they can.
Providing Emotional Support
Aging brings with it some significant challenges. There’s a lot of loss, especially when health issues get bigger and more difficult to manage. Companion caregivers offer emotional support along with social engagement. Elder care providers understand the challenges that seniors are facing and they can commiserate with them about those difficulties. That shared empathy helps seniors to navigate the challenges of aging with a more positive attitude.
Finding Purpose and Meaning
Cultivating meaningful connections with other people helps aging adults to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. That doesn’t mean that socialization is everything in their lives, but they can build quality relationships that help seniors to give back. Whether they decide to spend time volunteering or participating in group activities in their community, seniors can share a lot about what they’ve learned and experienced throughout their lives.
Social wellness is a huge piece of the well-being puzzle for seniors. Social engagement helps seniors to beat loneliness, keep their brains sharp, and stay physically healthy. It does all of that while also helping seniors find the emotional support they need. Companion care at home is an easy way for seniors to get the social engagement that they need. Companion caregivers make it even easier for seniors to embrace other ways to keep themselves healthy emotionally.
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable companion care at home in Gainesville, GA, and the surrounding areas. Call (770) 965-4004 for more information.
We provide elder care in Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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