As individuals age, they might begin to notice that their social life lacks the excitement it once held. Maybe their friends are passing away, or perhaps they are physically unable to attend social gatherings as before. Sadly, many older adults distance themselves from their loved ones, particularly if they are unwell and feel they are more of a burden on friends and family. This leads to feelings of loneliness, worry, depression, and a longing for companionship with someone who shares their interests – which is where our caregivers step in! As you or your loved ones continue to grow older, our caregivers offer stable, high-quality companionship that benefits both you and your family. We carefully select caregivers for our clients based on shared interests and compatible personalities, enabling the care provider and client to bond over their mutual hobbies. Our caregivers will come to the coziness of your or your loved one's home, spending time engaging in enjoyable and safe activities with their client!
How We Can Help You and Your Loved Ones?
Planning social visits with neighbors, friends or family.
Playing board games, especially the type of games that will allow the client to challenge their brain and their memory, such as puzzles or playing cards.Accompanying the client to the social visits in which the care provider helps organize.
Scrap-booking, writing or simply reminiscing on memories from their past.
Talking about common interests or hobbies.
Taking the client out to social events such as the movies, a coffee shop or restaurant.
Who Would Benefit from Companionship Services?
There are various kinds of people who might find it advantageous to employ a caregiver for companionship assistance. If you or a family member are experiencing an ailment that hinders the capacity to attend social gatherings physically, engaging an in-home caregiver enables the person to either be accompanied to their social events or have a social encounter at their own residence, without the inconvenience of needing to journey elsewhere! Some other instances of individuals who could benefit from companionship aid include:
An elderly individual who relies on a family member to help them may find themselves without help during the day, especially if that family member goes to work or school. Our caregivers can provide respite care services that will give the family member peace of mind that their loved one has companionship while they are unable to be there for them!
Individuals that are experienced cognitive issues or general cognitive decline may need having someone there to simply ease their mind if they become irritated or confused.
An elderly individual that has experienced recent loss due to the death of a loved one who may start to feel withdrawn or depressed.
Various situations may call for employing a proficient in-home caregiver to provide companionship services. North Pacific Home Care's expert and well-trained staff will enter the residence, guaranteeing you or your family members are secure and at ease in the home, and confirm that life quality, particularly social life, remains a top priority in their minds!
