People need people. Being connected to family and friends is an important element in staying physically and mentally healthy. But for seniors living alone at home maintaining social connections and spending time with other people can be challenging.
If your senior parent isn’t able to easily leave the house to go to the gym, go out to lunch, or go to events where they can meet friends they may be lonely. And loneliness can cause a wide range of physical and mental health problems.
Companion care at home services is a great solution. Seniors who have companion care at home service get regular visits from a trusted care provider who can hang out with them, watch movies with them, play games with them, and chat with them. Sharing meals, playing games, doing puzzles, and having conversations relieve stress and anxiety for seniors.
Some of the things that a companion can do for your senior parent are:
Share Meals
Sometimes, simply sharing a meal is enough to alleviate your mom or dad’s loneliness. A companion can help cook and share meals with your senior parent to make meals less dreary. Having a companion to eat with also encourages seniors to eat proper meals instead of just living on snacks.
If your senior parent doesn’t like cooking for themselves and tends not to eat proper meals, companion care at home caregivers can encourage them to eat more regularly.
Take Them To The Doctor
If your senior parent doesn’t drive and has trouble getting out of the house, they may be putting off getting routine health care because it’s difficult. When was the last time your senior parent went to the eye doctor? Or got their teeth cleaned? Having a companion who will drive them to appointments and go to the appointments with them can encourage your senior parent to get the care they need.
Practice Cognitive Skills
A companion care at home caregiver who visits your senior parent regularly can play cognitive games with them to help them maintain their cognitive skills. They can do puzzles, read stories, listen to music, and play brain games designed to help seniors strengthen their memory, decision-making, and other cognitive skills.
Have Conversations
Talking about the past can be very comforting for seniors. Having a companion to talk about the past with, go through old photos with, and have conversations with is great for seniors. And seniors may enjoy talking about the affairs of the day with a companion as well. If your senior parent is a news junkie, they will really enjoy having someone in the house so they can talk about the latest news.
Explore New Hobbies
New hobbies are great for seniors who are lonely. Learning a new skill, finding a new community, and working with their hands can reduce stress and boost social engagement. But it can be tough for seniors to learn a new hobby or get to the store to get supplies. A companion care at home worker can pick up supplies, find tutorial videos, and help your senior parent try new hobbies.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Tampa, FL, please contact the caring staff at Family First Healthcare Services today at (813) 461-8000.
Family First Healthcare Services is a top provider of in-home health services in Tampa, Bradenton, Brandon, Riverview, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Town ‘n’ Country, Florida, and surrounding areas.
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