Often, parents don’t want to burden their children with their grief, so they don’t talk to their grown children about what they’re going through. But they need to talk about their loss, their feelings, and what comes next. If your mom or dad is grieving the loss of their spouse companion care at home may help them through the grieving process. It can be very difficult for seniors who are aging in place to accept the loss of a partner or spouse. Having a companion visit regularly can provide the emotional support your mom or dad needs.
Companion care at home can give your mom or dad the support they need right in their own home so they feel more secure. Support groups, counseling, and other tools may also help your mom or dad, but if they don’t want to leave the house companion care is a great option.
Some of the ways that companion care at home can help your mom or dad grieve for their partner, sibling, or treasured friend are:
Emotional Support and Companionship
A companion provides a comforting presence, offering a listening ear and empathetic support. This companionship provides a sense of normalcy for your grieving parent. It also gives them an outlet to express their grief, share memories, and process their emotions, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Encouragement of Daily Routine and Activities
Maintaining a daily routine and engaging in regular activities can be challenging during grief. Companions encourage seniors to participate in daily routines, hobbies, and social activities, helping them find normalcy and structure in their day-to-day life.
If your mom or dad lost a spouse and they need to find a new normal that doesn’t involve taking care of a spouse a companion can gently help your senior parent create a new daily routine.
Remembering The Person They Lost
Companions can assist seniors in creating memory books, organizing photos, or planning memorial activities. These activities provide a way to honor and remember their loved one, helping your remaining parent find meaning and keep the memory of their loved one alive.
Your mom or dad may not want to cause you pain by talking about your parent, so having a companion to talk with can help them feel free to express emotions that they may not feel comfortable expressing to you.
Practical Support and Task Management
Grief can make daily tasks feel overwhelming. But there are still tasks that must get done. Prescriptions need to be called on. Meals have to be made. A companion can help your mom or dad with household meal preparation, and other practical tasks. This will help your mom or dad ease back into daily living and help them manage their household affairs so they don’t get overwhelmed.
Providing Reassurance and Stability
Regular visits from a trusted companion can give your senior parent a sense of stability and reassurance during a period of significant change and emotional upheaval. Having a companion in the home with them can give your mom or dad a sense of safety and support, which can be comforting and reassuring.
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 Suwanee, 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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