Companion Services for Seniors
Senior companion services are a great way to mix day care and night care and help reduce boredom, anxiety, loneliness, and fear of being left alone. All of these are primary reasons that many seniors who live alone finally give up and make the stressful decision to leave their own home… something they otherwise don’t want…
A companion can provide daytime or overnight support, which often reduces loneliness, anxiety, and the fear of living alone. Without this kind of help, many seniors who live alone eventually move out of their homes—a change they would prefer to avoid.
Companion services are usually available 5 to 7 days a week, around the clock. When companions work in shifts, seniors get to know several different people. This can help them form genuine friendships rather than relying on a single caregiver.
Finding a good senior companion takes some effort. SeniorMag's Directory of Home Care Providers is a useful starting point.
Personality fit matters. Two people can both be kind and competent but simply not click together.
Companion services are not the same as friendship. Companions are hired professionals who may live with the senior or work full days or nights. They can form genuine connections, but good companions keep professional boundaries.
Read our article on interviewing home care companies and workers before you decide. Don't feel obligated to hire the first person you meet. You and the senior will spend a lot of time together, so it's worth taking time to find someone you're both comfortable with.
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