Companion Care Helps Seniors Avoid Loneliness At Home
Did you know that loneliness can be dangerous for seniors who are living alone? It’s true. That’s why it’s important to make sure that your senior parent who is living alone has companion care at home services. Companion care at home is specialized care for seniors that provides social engagement and emotional support for seniors who are living alone.
Loneliness can cause a range of health problems in seniors, such as:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Memory Decline and Dementia Risk
- Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
- Weakened Immune System
- Increased Risk of Early Death
Companion care at home can help prevent your senior parent from being lonely by doing things like:
Playing Brain Games
Keeping the mind active is important for seniors, especially as they age. A companion can play brain games with your parent, such as card games, trivia, memory games, or word puzzles. These activities are a lot of fun, and they also help keep thinking skills sharp. Regular mental stimulation may improve focus, memory, and problem-solving abilities. Playing games together also gives your parent something to look forward to each day.
Doing Puzzles Together
Puzzles are another great activity for seniors. Whether it’s a jigsaw puzzle, a crossword, or a Sudoku, working on puzzles positively challenges the brain. A companion can sit with your parent to work on puzzles together, making it a team activity instead of a solitary one. Completing puzzles gives a sense of accomplishment, and the social interaction adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
Doing Crafts and Creative Projects
Arts and crafts give seniors an outlet to express creativity and enjoy hands-on activities. A companion care provider can bring supplies for simple projects like painting, knitting, scrapbooking, or seasonal crafts.
These activities are more than just fun diversions. They help your senior parent practice fine motor skills and coordination. Plus, creating something new, like a painting, a handmade card, or a decoration, can boost your parents’ mood and provide a sense of pride.
At holiday time, your senior parent may enjoy making handmade holiday cards for friends and family. Or, they may enjoy making items to donate to charity, like knitting baby blankets for premature babies at a local hospital or crocheting blankets for pets waiting to be adopted.
Encouraging Hobbies and Interests
Many seniors have hobbies they once loved but may not pursue anymore because they lack motivation or company. A companion can encourage your parent to rediscover those hobbies like gardening, reading, baking, or playing music. They can also introduce new interests to keep life exciting and fresh. Having someone supportive nearby makes hobbies more enjoyable and helps your parent feel more connected to what they love.
Sharing Meals and Conversations
One of the most powerful forms of companionship is simply sharing a meal and good conversation. Eating alone can feel isolating, but having someone sit down for breakfast, lunch, or dinner makes mealtimes more pleasant. A companion can help your parent prepare light meals, join them at the table, and spark meaningful conversations. Talking about memories, family, or current events not only reduces loneliness but also strengthens emotional well-being.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care at Home Services in the Shawnee, KS, area, please contact the caring staff at Elder Care of Kansas City today.
Proudly serving Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in Missouri, as well as Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas for over 30 years. Call us at 816-333-3322.
Prior to purchasing Elder Care, Kevin spent over 20 years in the health insurance industry.In his most recent position, he was in a financial operations role with Humana where he worked with doctors, nurses and other health professionals developing programs to keep Humana members healthy.Their focus on primary care and medication adherence improved the lives of thousands of seniors in Kansas City and the surrounding area.
Kevin and his wife, Lori, have three children.Kevin has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Missouri.
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