Companion care at home offers a different type of assistance than other versions of home care. Caregivers stop by and offer emotional support and assistance to aging adults who find themselves in need of this type of help. This is a fantastic way for seniors to get the social engagement that they need, especially if they don’t get out as much as they used to in the past.
What Is Companion Care at Home?
Companion care is a specific type of non-medical assistance that focuses on offering emotional support and social interaction to people who are feeling lonely or isolated in their daily life. Some people may need additional hands-on help, which is typically better suited to elder care providers or personal care at home. Companion caregivers offer companionship and friendly conversation as often as someone needs or wants them to do so.
Helping with Emotional Health
Companion care offers tremendous benefits in terms of emotional well-being. Seniors who live alone or who don’t have the same social interactions that they used to have may find that spending time with a companion helps to reduce isolation. People who have someone to talk to feel less alone, of course, and they may feel more connected to the world around them. This can also be a helpful type of assistance after an illness or injury when someone doesn’t necessarily need help but does need socialization.
Assisting with Cognitive Changes
Often people who are experiencing cognitive changes or illnesses, like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, find that a companion is a huge help. Cognitive changes can affect memory, causing confusion and disorientation, and this can cause people to withdraw from friends and family members. Experiencing a social situation on their own terms and in their own home can be more comforting. Also, companions offer mental stimulation, stability, and can help with things like puzzles and games that boost brain health.
Family Caregivers Know Their Senior Isn’t Alone
When family members live far away or are extremely busy with multiple obligations, it can be difficult for them to be there with their aging adults as much as they might want to be. It’s a huge relief to have companion care at home available for seniors, so that family members know that there is someone stopping by to say hello. Caregivers can also pass along things they notice that might be important for overall quality of life for the seniors they spend time with on a regular basis.
Benefiting from Companion Care
Companion care adjusts to meet the needs of the people receiving care. If seniors need someone to play games with and to simply talk to, that’s entirely possible. If family caregivers need respite time and don’t want to leave their senior completely alone, companion care may be the answer, especially for shorter visits. It’s all about addressing the underlying need at hand.
Companion care at home is easily adjustable to the preferences and needs of the people that it helps. Personalized care plans and schedules help everyone to stay on target and to adjust as needed when situations change. This type of care can easily work with and around other types of care as well, further customizing care plans for the individual receiving care.
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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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