The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many seniors who live alone having to sacrifice socialization with friends and family. Because of this, now is the best time to consider the importance of companionship for your senior. Hiring senior care providers to offer companionship can be a perfect solution, especially if she needs a little bit of extra help around the house. It helps to understand also why companionship is so important and why loneliness is something that your senior needs to avoid, if she can.

She Can Ward Off Depression

Depression and loneliness often go hand in hand for aging adults. The loneliness can sap your senior’s energy and her desire to do the things that she knows she needs to do in order to take care of herself. If she stops doing some of those things, like showering and eating, that can allow depression to progress even more quickly.

Her Brain Will Stay Healthier

Brain health is closely tied to both physical and emotional health. When either of those are not doing as well, cognitive health suffers, too. Meeting new people and being around people who she wants to be around can go a long way toward keeping your senior’s brain active and engaged. This pays off dividends both now and well into the future.

Her Risk of Heart Disease Goes Down

Loneliness doesn’t just affect your senior’s brain, though. Remember that emotional health also impacts physical health, including your senior’s cardiovascular system. Loneliness can cause stress, which can lead to issues like increased blood pressure. If your elderly family member is already prone to heart issues, high blood pressure, and other issues, loneliness can make it all worse.

She May Experience Less Stress

With loneliness handled, and possibly with help for situations that are a little more difficult for her, your senior may find that her stress levels naturally decrease. This is a wonderful side effect. As your senior feels calmer and happier, her stress levels will come down, even more, creating a happy cycle of good results.

It’s Possible She Could Extend Her Life

Loneliness causes stress, of course, but stress can also shorten your senior’s lifespan. Also, your elderly family member might be more reluctant to go to her doctor as often as she should if she’s lonely and completely on her own. Having companionship around more often can alleviate these issues.

Everyone has different needs for companionship, so talk to your senior about what will work best for her.

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 Senior Care in Flowery Branch, GA, and surrounding areas. Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

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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