Companion care is a term that you might run into as a family caregiver, but you may not realize all that it encompasses. As a companion for your senior, elderly care providers can perform many of the functions that you do for her, but also some of the functions that you’re not able to handle on her behalf.
It Can Mean Simple Companionship
In its simplest form, companion care is having someone available who can be a companion for your senior. This is a vital part of helping your senior avoid the perils of loneliness, since this can set her up for bigger issues, such as depression. This is someone that your aging adult might enjoy playing card games with, reading with, or just enjoying whatever happens during their visit. This type of care can also help you to keep an eye on specific situations with your senior, such as mobility.
Help Around the House
If your elderly family member needs a little more help around the house then elderly care providers can offer that type of assistance. Light housekeeping, handling the dishes, and even meal preparation are all some of the many types of household assistance your senior might need. Home care providers can also help your senior to run errands, especially if she doesn’t drive on her own any longer.
Mobility Assistance
Mobility problems, such as trouble walking or rising from a sitting position, can be particularly troubling for you as your senior’s caregiver. Having someone with her who is experienced in managing these sorts of issues can help you and your elderly family member to feel more secure about the situation. Senior care providers with experience handling mobility issues can also teach you quite a bit about how to manage assistive devices and situations that may have been difficult in the past.
Respite Care for Caregivers
It’s also important to remember that elderly care providers can be just the people that you need in order to take time away for yourself. You can’t be on duty as a caregiver day in and day out with no breaks at all. That’s unreasonable and will wear you completely out if you’re not careful. Having someone that you can rely on while you are away can make taking the time that you need much easier than it might have been otherwise.
Getting past the terminology can help you to determine what exactly you need from elderly care providers in order to get the best mix of assistance.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Elder Care in Arlington, VA, contact the caring staff at Access Home Care Inc. Proudly Serving Northern Virginia and Surroundings for over 12 years. Call Us: (703) 765-9350
“My desire to enter into nursing started when one of my older sisters died of kidney disease due to lack of care. At age 15, I decided to enter into nursing so that I could provide quality care to patients.Upon arrival in United States at 21 years of age, I enrolled in T.C Willliams School of Practical Nursing while working as a nursing assistant at a nursing home. I also worked as a part-time home health aide to take of the elderly. After completion of my practical nurse education, I worked in geriatric psychiatry unit at Dominion Hospital and Arlington Correctional facility mental health unit.
I completed Marymount University in 2001 and entered into Home Care as a field case manager.
I held that position for 2 years and as an Administrator, and for another 2 years until Access Home Care was found in 2004."
Today, Access Home Care has over 300 employees and 286 clients.
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