Home Care Companions Provide the Elderly with Much-Needed Social Support
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Companion care services are best suited for seniors who are self-reliant and do not require much assistance with their daily activities. Those who require home care companions are usually single and feel isolated in their daily lives. The aide offers much-needed social assistance. Companion care may consist of simply spending time with the client and engaging in conversation, reading to them, participating in the client's hobbies such as board games or walking, or providing guidance. A companion may also be able to assist with transportation and medication management. Companion care services are also a good option for those with mild to moderate memory loss who do not require much assistance but cannot be left alone. These clients may live with family members who, due to work or other obligations, are unable to be with their loved ones full-time. Isolation from others is harmful to one's health! A caring companion who is concerned abo...