If you are worried about your senior parent becoming isolated and lonely, living at home on their own, you should be. Social isolation and loneliness can increase the chances of seniors developing serious health conditions like depression, anxiety, and heart disease. It can also increase the risk of your senior parent having a heart attack or stroke. If you work or can’t be with your senior loved one as much as you’d like, because you are taking care of your kids, companion care at home may be perfect for your senior loved one.

Companion care at home guarantees seniors can spend some time socializing. Your senior loved one will have a companion at home, who can help with chores, do activities, and talk with your senior loved one. Companion care for seniors is not at home medical care. Companion care at home generally includes things like:

Running Errands

If you don’t have the time to take your senior loved one to the post office, to the store, to get the mail, or to do other errands, a companion care provider can help your senior parent run any errands they need to get done.  If your senior loved one doesn’t drive anymore, having a companion who can take them to do their errands can make it much easier for seniors to do their shopping and get out of the house for awhile.

Going to Appointments

It can be very difficult for family members to get off work or change their schedules when seniors have things like doctor’s appointments, hair cut appointments, physical therapy appointments, or other appointments. With medical appointments, often seniors aren’t even given a choice of dates or times. They are told they must come on a certain day or time. Companion care at home can include getting your senior parent to their appointments safely and on time. Hence, you won’t have to worry about getting time off to take them to appointments.

Light Housekeeping

A companion at home can also help keep up with the housecleaning so that the house is safe and comfortable. They can also take care of tasks like taking out the trash, doing the dishes, and laundry. Help with household chores will help your senior avoid falls and have a healthy environment to live in.

Walks And Activities 

Finally, companion care at home also includes walks and activities. A companion will encourage your senior loved one to get out for walks, bike rides, and other physical activities. Your senior loved one’s companion care provider can also help them explore new hobbies, make crafts, and find other activities.

Aviva In-Home Care provides compassionate and skilled in-home care. We are the Bay Area’s premier provider of in-home care services.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Companion Care at Home in Hillsborough, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care. Call today: (415) 795-2203

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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