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We Can Be There When You Can’t losing independence and is not the best time to start home care. The By: Deborah Walsh, ideal time to introduce a companion may be when a loved one begins Corporate Director of Home Care Service, United Methodist Communities to struggle with things like meal prep, cleaning, and laundry. We are finding that seniors are more comfortable with a companion rather than a home health aide and the cost is less. Concern about cost may At United Methodist be their barrier to accepting help at home. Communities HomeWorks, we Companion care offers emotional support to seniors who don’t often hear stories from frustrated necessarily require medical services. The possibilities are endless as to family members about mom what a companion caregiver can offer – here are a few. or dad refusing to accept any help at home even • Accompanying your loved one to doctor’s appointments and though they clearly need it. advocating on their behalf Resisting help is very common in the elderly. The fear of losing • Engaging in social activities such as reading, watching TV together, independence and control, the invasion of privacy, and distress about playing cards, or board games a stranger in the house are all reasons for this. • Planning meals and cooking for them or together The concept of home care can seem very intrusive, but not all • Shopping and errands seniors have the same needs. These can range Companion care can provide from complete assistance with personal care and socialization, which is vital to mental all activities of daily living (ADLs) to simple health and reducing feelings of loneliness. companionship and help with shopping, meal prep During this time when seniors stay in and laundry (IADLs). their homes, social isolation may become Many of our clients are now opting for home an issue. Companion care ensures that care earlier by gradually introducing companion they have regular interaction with others. care once or twice a week. Your loved one can As relationships develop seniors come to remain safely at home in this challenging time. look forward to their time together and They can guide your loved one and can facilitate this can help reduce feelings of depression. video calls to keep you connected, can provide Jump into companion care and introduce wellness checks, and perform errands such as help for your loved one in a gradual, less shopping and meal preparation. costly, and less threating way. Waiting until mom or dad are at a stage when they need daily or live-in care heightens the fear of
For more information, call 732-838-1950 or visit www.UMCHomeworks.org. In-home care for seniors. Call today for a free in-home assessment.
732-838-1950 • UMCHomeworks.org. 76 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
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