Sometimes seniors need a little extra assistance at home. They might not need help for medical-related needs, but they would feel less lonely and more socially engaged if they had someone to provide overall emotional support and friendship.

Companion care can serve as a lifeline for aging seniors. These services can include anything from sharing meals to playing games, as well as practical support, such as help with errands, basic household tasks and transportation. A professional caregiver can step in to help when a senior doesn’t have family close by, or when a spouse who had helped with these daily activities has passed away.

Providing Conversation and Company

Having a confidant to talk with can make a world of difference for seniors, especially if they’re living alone. It gives them something to look forward to and can provide the social and emotional support they need.  

Preparing Healthy Meals

A healthy diet is critical to one’s overall well-being. A companion caregiver can help with grocery shopping as well as preparing regular, healthy meals.  

Helping with Light Housekeeping

Sometimes elderly individuals don’t have the energy or mobility to maintain their household. Companion caregivers can assist by tidying rooms, removing trash, lightly cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, as well as washing, drying and folding clothing, towels and bed linens.

Providing Transportation

If an aging senior can no longer drive, it can be difficult to get to appointments or run errands. Companion caregivers can provide transportation to appointments and social events, get groceries, pick up prescriptions and more, all while ensuring the safety and well-being of the senior.

Offering Medication Reminders

Many people become forgetful as they age. However, when taking important medications for issues like high blood pressure or dementia, forgetting to follow a prescribed regimen can put their safety and health at risk. Caregivers can provide medication reminders and be on the lookout for any side effects or other concerns. 

When a loved one wishes to live independently but they can’t do it all on their own, it can put stress on them and their family. Senior care services provide daily assistance and essential in-home support that the elderly need to live a life of dignity, with as much independence as possible.