Loneliness can be a big problem for seniors – We can help
You do a lot. You call her every day, take her shopping, make sure the house is safe and clean, but your home and family life suffer and still, sometimes Mom is lonely. She doesn’t like to complain, but you can tell. As more of her friends face declining health and move to be closer to family, it will only be more difficult.
There is a feeling of assurance that the person you love and care for is being taken care of in your absence. That’s what Home Instead does. My aunt hates to see the CAREGivers go. There are times she probably likes to see them more than see me. Ryan K., client’s nephew
Home Instead Senior Care’s® companionship services not only relieve your stress and worry, but they also provide the healthy interaction and activity that are vital for seniors in retaining cognitive abilities, physical health and of course – happiness! Our kind and thoughtful CAREGiversSM truly enjoy working with seniors. And we find that most seniors are much more likely to accomplish tasks and participate in favorite activities when they simply have a companion with whom to enjoy them.
Companionship Services
- Offer companionship and conversation
- Discuss current and historical events
- Reminisce about the past
- Participate in crafts
- Play games and cards
- Aid with reading
- Stimulate mental awareness
- Read religious materials
- Record family history
- Rent and play movies
- Maintain family scrapbook
- Assist with entertaining
Activities
- Provide respite care
- Plan visits, outings and trips
- Visit neighbors and friends
Maintain calendar
- Arrange appointments
- Provide reminders for appointments
Monitor diet and medications
- Prepare grocery lists
- Clip coupons for shopping
- Check food expiration
- Record and arrange recipes
- Provide medication reminders
Assist with Personal Tasks
- Aid with morning and wake-up
- Help with clothing selection
- Assist with evening and tuck-in
- Assist with walking
- Monitor TV usage
- Buy magazines, papers and books
- Organize mail
- Mail bills and letters
- Write letters and correspondence
Supervise home maintenance
- Oversee home deliveries
- Answer the door
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