Seniors who want to live alone need more than just help with household tasks like shopping, housework, or medication reminders. They also need social engagement. If your mom or dad is living alone, they probably aren’t getting enough regular human interaction.

People are social by nature. They need to see, talk to, and spend time with other people on a regular basis in order to be healthy. When seniors choose to live independently, they get a lot of benefits from living in a home they love, but they also have a higher risk of isolation.

Companion care at home is a type of care that helps seniors who are aging in place avoid becoming isolated or lonely. Companion care at home is a great option for your senior parent if you live too far away to see them every day, or if you have work or small kids to take care of and you can’t get to see your mom or dad more than once or twice a week.

So what exactly is companion care? Here’s a quick breakdown of what companion care at home does for seniors that are living alone:

Provides Conversation

One of the most important things that a companion does for seniors is providing a conversation partner. Together your mom or dad and their companion can talk about anything and everything, from family history to the weather to what animals make good pets or current events.

The topic doesn’t really matter. What matter is that your mom or dad has someone who is giving them their full attention and actively participating in the conversation. This provides wonderful social engagement and a lot of fun for your mom or dad.

Plays Games

Playing is serious business for seniors. Brain games, puzzles, board games, card games, and video games can all help seniors keep their cognitive skills sharp. And, it’s good for seniors to have fun. Knowing that a companion is visiting and they are going to get the chance to play games and do activities gives seniors a reason to get up and look forward to the day.

Shares Meals

Did you know that one of the most common reasons why seniors become malnourished is that they don’t like eating alone? Having a companion that they can share meals with makes seniors like your mom or dad much more likely to eat well and enjoy healthy meals every day.

If you can’t be there to eat meals with your mom or dad companion care at home can make sure that your senior parent isn’t eating alone each day.

Helps With Activities And Hobbies

Activities and hobbies are a healthy way for seniors to pass their time. But, your mom or dad might need help getting supplies for their hobbies, or learning new skills. A companion can help your mom or dad order supplies, or go pick them up at the store. They can help your mom or dad set up a YouTube video or attend a Zoom class so they can learn more about whatever activity they are interested in.

Encourages Seniors To Try New Social Activities

A companion also can encourage your mom or dad to try new hobbies and learn new things. Having a friend to do activities with can give your mom or dad a whole new positive attitude.

If you are considering companion care at home Sugar Land, TX for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

At Your Side Home Care, provides exceptional home care assistance for seniors and families in Houston, West Houston, Katy, Memorial, The Heights, Spring Valley, Garden Oaks, Hunters Creek, River Oaks, Hilshire Village, Galleria, Cinco Ranch, Spring Branch, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenburg, Piney Point, Bay City and surrounding areas.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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