WHAT IS IN-HOME COMPANION CARE?

Life changing things like retirement, relocation, and the death of a spouse happen. But the key to thriving through these changes is to address them.  

Once a senior retires, they don’t see the same coworkers every day. In many cases, they or their friends and family may have moved away over time and many seniors live alone, sometimes due to the death of their spouse. But even elderly couples can become isolated from the outside world together. This isolation can lead to depression which can lead to a number of physical health problems, such as lack of eating and self-care. Companion care services can break this isolation, reconnect seniors with the outside world, and prevent the worst results of depression. 

Companion care services are provided by our caregivers who love what they do! They come to you or your loved ones' homes. Caregivers provide companionship by playing card or board games with seniors, driving them to appointments, helping them keep up with correspondence, assisting them with technology challenges, and just talking and listening to them.

Companion care services are not just for seniors who are already exhibiting signs of depression. If you fear that your elderly loved one is cut off from the outside world and is living in isolation, you can arrange for companion care services for them. This can prevent emotional problems such as depression from taking hold. Companion care services can be part of a healthy routine for seniors.

Guilt is a real issue for many families of seniors. We are talking about the guilt that you might be feeling because life got in the way. You were unable to spend the time you wanted with your loved one and it can weigh heavy on you and your family. We understand and can help with this, you deserve to live a happy healthy life as well. We know the sacrifices you make for your loved ones.

  With companion care services, our families can more fully enjoy their time together. With companion care services, a caregiver can talk to and listen to your elderly loved one about how they’re feeling. Caregivers in this position are able to give you insights into the mental health of your elderly loved one and let you know of any possible problems on the horizon. This means you don’t have to analyze everything your elderly loved one says and worry if every misremembered anecdote is a symptom of onset dementia. You can just relax and enjoy your time together. 

Apart from everything else, companion care is just fun! Fun for our caregivers, fun for your loved one, just FUN! Everyone needs fun and to have something to look forward to. 

Your elderly loved one will have somebody to converse with, laugh with, and reminisce with…yes listen to the same story again and again! They will also be able to play games, take walks, and do a number of other activities. They took care of us when we were younger. Now it is time to take care of them. This evolution of events can be shared between you and us, your extended caregiver family.