If your mom or dad is aging in place you’ve probably taken steps to protect their physical health. But what have you done to help protect their mental health? Loneliness is a big problem for seniors who are living at home. Loneliness can have a surprising impact on your mom or dad’s physical and mental health.
Seniors get lonely at home even if their adult children make an effort to visit and stay connected with them. You may not be able to spend as much time with your mom or dad because you have work, family responsibilities, kids, pets, and other things that need your attention.
Companion care at home services is a great way for your mom or dad to get more social interaction without requiring you to neglect your other responsibilities. When your mom or dad has companion care at home, they will get regular visits from a companion who is there to hang out with your senior parent and do activities with them. Together with a companion, your mom or dad can try new hobbies, watch movies, share meals and conversations, have discussions about their feelings, and spend time with a friend.
Having companion care at home services can improve your mom or dad’s health by:
1. Encourages Healthy Eating
When living alone, seniors may skip meals or choose unhealthy options because they are convenient and your mom or dad doesn’t want to cook just for themselves. A companion care at home provider provides company during meals. It’s much more pleasant to share a meal and a conversation rather than eat alone.
Your mom or dad may eat meals more regularly, eat more healthy food, and take more of an interest in health and nutrition when they aren’t eating meals alone.
2. Promotes Mental Stimulation
Companions engage seniors in activities that keep their minds active. A companion care at home provider might play card games, read books aloud, or have meaningful conversations with your senior parent to keep their mind active.
These interactions stimulate the brain, improving memory and focus. Mental engagement also helps prevent cognitive decline and helps your mom or dad feel engaged and connected to the world around them.
3. Provides Emotional Support
Loneliness and isolation can lead to sadness or anxiety. Having companion care at home gives your mom or dad an emotional connection so they don’t feel isolated or like no one cares about them. This bond reduces feelings of stress and can help your mom or dad stay healthy.
4. Helps Create a Daily Routine
Having a companion care at home professional can help your mom or dad establish a daily routine with their predictable and reliable visits. A predictable schedule helps regulate sleep patterns, mealtimes, and other activities.
Routines provide structure for your senior parent and can reduce their feelings of disorientation, confusion, or uselessness.
5. Encourages Hobbies and Interests
Companions help seniors stay engaged in hobbies they enjoy or discover new interests. Whether it’s cooking, making art, crafting, or playing a musical instrument, these activities bring joy and purpose to your senior parent.
Engaging in hobbies also reduces feelings of boredom or loneliness and enhances creativity. This has a positive impact on both mental and physical health.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Denver, CO, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Denver, CO, today. Call (303) 647-1800
At Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Denver, CO, we provide passionate, understanding, and flexible caregivers in Denver, Englewood, Lakewood, Aurora, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Centennial, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Castle Rock and surrounding areas in Colorado.
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