What to Expect From Elderly Companion Care  

There comes a time in many lives where individuals are no longer able to fully care for themselves. While your loved one may not be ready for a full-time nursing home, they do need some assistance with everyday activities such as light housekeeping and companionship. Elderly companion care is not meant to take the place of medical care. Instead, it’s targeted to provide seniors who are still able to live independently a level of emotional support as well as physical assistance. These paid companions allow elderly individuals to enjoy their life without stress. 

Who Will Benefit from Elderly Companion Care?

It’s often difficult for family members and friends to spend a great deal of time with their elder relatives due to jobs, relationships and other pressing family demands. Working with an individual or organization to provide companion care provides you with added peace of mind that your older family members are receiving the love and friendship that they need to thrive. Elderly adults living alone can become extremely depressed and have difficulty summoning the energy to live comfortably without assistance. Companion care can be provided in a nursing home, at your home or at an assisted living facility. 

What Is Included in Companion Care?

With companion care, your elderly loved one is matched with a care provider who is compassionate, knowledgeable and qualified to support their mental, emotional and physical needs. Home companions are often known as home health aides and can provide services such as:

• Meal planning and nutritional support
• Grocery shopping and other errands
• Washing and putting away clothes or dishes
• Meal prep
• Transportation between activities and appointments

These individuals also provide your elderly loved one with a caring ear throughout the day and generally have scheduled work hours. 

Home health care or companion care services are often covered by Medicare or other government financial support, making it an affordable way to provide a benevolent presence in the life of your loved one. Want to learn more about how elderly companion care can benefit your loved one? Contact the caring professionals at Sante today at 480-563-2402 or via fill out our quick form to send an email to our team.