The Value of Companionship Care

Many elderly people rely on care visits in order to have their basic needs met, such as food, comfort, and hygiene. While the government sometimes provides occasional care visitors to perform these tasks, they have neglected to provide for the basic necessity of human contact and companionship. The average care visit is less than 15 minutes, and this leaves little time for conversation or company. While more and more of our community are living longer, healthier lives, many find that they suffer from loneliness or isolation, perhaps after losing a spouse or close friend.

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A live in carer service not only ensures that an elderly person can have their needs met immediately rather than waiting in discomfort or distress for a visitor, but also that they have someone to talk to, share memories with, or just to feel familiar.

If you know of an elderly neighbor or relative that might benefit from some more contact and companionship, consider a live in carer. These are particularly useful for people with mobility issues or health problems, or for those who simply need some company. Loneliness can lead to mental health issues, and is proven to be a life shortening issue.

Winter can be particularly punishing for older people who often find themselves much more isolated and unable to get out. Chief of charity Age UK Ms Mitchell warns that “The winter can cause misery, avoidable illness and even death for too many older people.” In fact, lonely elderly people are 45% more likely to die than those who felt they were “meaningfully connected with others”.

A personal, live-in carer can reduce both stress and seclusion, but also grant elderly people more independence and dignity. Whether you yourself are considering hiring a carer or you are interested in a carer for a loved one, be sure to check company credentials to assure that the companion in question is safe and qualified.

Get in touch with Safe Hands today if you are interested in a qualified and compassionate live-in carer.

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