The holidays are here. That means family gatherings and celebrating with the ones you love. For many seniors, they unfortunately can’t leave their homes for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be able to enjoy the holidays as well. Hiring a companion care for your loved one allows them to remain in their home instead of a nursing home or other care facility.
What exactly is companion care? Companion care assists your loved with the some of the basic necessities they need to maintain their normal way of life. These include:
- Light Housekeeping – Companions can assist with light housekeeping duties that seniors can’t perform themselves. Everyone deserves a clean home and it’s those light touches that can make a difference.
- Meal Preparation – Many of our seniors are on special diets or they simply can’t afford to order out all the time. This is why having someone to prepare meals is so important and a welcomed delight. They can get the foods they love in the comfort of their home and it’s freshly prepared.
- Errand Running – It may not always be feasible for our seniors to get out and about and take care of some of the errands they need. Companions can run these errands and be back in no time.
- Incidental Transportation – If your loved one needs to go to a doctors appointment, hospital visit or other general errands, companions can provide transportation for them to these appointments.
- Grocery Shopping – Companions can either assist in getting the groceries that your loved one needs or take them and assist them with their grocery shopping so they can still feel independent.
- Recreational Activities – If your love one need to some light recreational activity to maintain their overall health, companions can assist them in getting this type of physical activity.
Many seniors like to still maintain their normal activities as much as they possibly can, especially around the holidays. Something as simple as making their world famous pumpkin pie is important to them. Having a companion around can be a lifesaver. They can assist them with reaching for things they can’t reach and helping them get that famous pie in the oven and ready for the holidays. It’s simple pleasures like this that still mean so much to them. Not to mention knowing they can still provide their famous dishes and desserts to their family makes them feel good. Having a companion can help fill in when you can’t be around for your loved one. It brings you and them piece of mind.
To learn more about companion care for your loved one contact us at:
Comfort Keepers Santa Clarita
23900 Lyons Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA, 91321
Tel: 661-287-4200
