Companion Care
Companion Care Services for Seniors
Many seniors live by themselves. If they can no longer drive to visit friends and family, they can go for weeks or even longer without seeing or talking to anyone. They live in isolation and loneliness, but they don’t tell anyone because they are afraid of being a burden. This isolation can be a detriment to your loved one’s mental health and can lead to unexpected behavioral changes. If your elderly loved one is experiencing mood swings or seems down or depressed, companion care could be the answer.
DayBreak Aiken provides experienced, compassionate companions for seniors who provide in-home socialization and help them with daily tasks. Contact DayBreak Aiken today to learn more about our companion home care services.
What is Companion Care?
DayBreak’s companion care services provide in-home social interaction and help with many daily tasks. Our goal is to help your elderly loved one age in place. We help them feel more independent, which can improve self-esteem and reduce symptoms of loneliness and depression.
DayBreak provides companions who will engage in your loved one’s favorite activities and hobbies, engage them in conversation, and accompany them to appointments and social outings. We also help with daily tasks such as moving around the house, driving, toileting, feeding, and much more.
How Can Isolation And Loneliness Affect Seniors?
Seniors may be at a higher risk of social isolation or loneliness if they experience:
- Death of a spouse or close family member
- Hearing or vision loss
- Family and friends who do not live nearby
- Inability to drive
- Problems with mobility
- Chronic or serious health conditions that limit their ability to leave home
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide; a 50 percent increase in the risk of dementia; and an increased risk of physical health problems, hospitalization, and premature death.
How Does Companion Care Help Older Adults?
Companions for seniors aren’t just people who tell them to take medication, bathe them, and take them to the doctor. Yes, DayBreak’s companions for the elderly do all of that, but we also join them in their favorite board game, engage them in conversation, watch their favorite TV show or movie with them, or they can just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee together.
This social interaction gives otherwise lonely or isolated seniors something to look forward to. Your loved one’s DayBreak companion becomes a friend and family member they trust to talk to and help them with tasks they cannot accomplish themselves.
Companion care services also help family members of their clients. We give you peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for in their own home. We know you do all you can to help, but you can’t be there all the time. We fill the gaps when you can’t be there.
Companion Care - And More!
Some in-home care services only provide companion care, focusing only on socialization taks. DayBreak Aiken covers all the duties of companion care and more. We help your senior loved one with a variety of non-medical assistance, including:
- Toileting
- Bathing
- Transportation
- Medication reminders
- Cleaning
- Accompanying them on appointments
- Dressing
- Household chores
- Respite care for caregivers
- And more.
The best part is that we do this in the seniors’ homes, which provides a sense of security and self-worth.
Let’s Discuss Companion Care Today
Seniors who live by themselves could benefit from life-changing companionship services. DayBreak Aiken employs well-trained, compassionate caregivers who enjoy helping others. We want to see your loved one thrive in their own home. Contact us today to discuss your loved one’s situation and see how we can help them - and you.