Companionship Care
Care at home is often chosen because its allowing people to stay in their own home even when their care needs increases.
What Is Companionship Care?
Loneliness in the elderly is a big concern which needs to be addressed. Many go long periods of time without having a conversation with someone, which is why companionship for the elderly are so important.
Our companionship services aim to prevent feelings of loneliness and support you to gain the confidence you need to live the life you want.
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Benefits of Companionship Care
The benefits of companionship care is knowing that the care patient has someone to talk to, and interact with which can make their day!
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Knowing that someone is coming to spend time with them is so reassuring, giving them the motivation to get up in the morning, having a shower/bath and get dressed in clean clothes.
Loneliness In Older People
According to Age UK, over 2 million people over the age of 75 are living alone in England and over one million of these say they go over a month with no communication with friends and family.
Loneliness can be bad for you. Research studies show that older people who feel lonely are more likely to become depressed and develop Alzheimer’s disease. Age UK have calculated that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
People can become socially isolated for a variety of reasons, such as getting older or weaker, no longer being the hub of their family, leaving the workplace, the deaths of spouses and friends, or through disability or illness.
As people age, their social networks may not be as strong, meaning television, radio and pets are their main source of companionship. A fear of falling over may keep them from getting out and about on their own, and if they aren’t able to drive, being on their own can turn into loneliness.
The global coronavirus pandemic has meant having to keep our distance from loved ones and spend months inside our homes with little company. This has worsened mental health concerns across age groups – but with many older people having to shield to protect their health, loneliness experienced by the elderly, in particular, has increased.
Give Us A Call
Our friendly team are here to help and are just a phone call away! We understand the first call may feel daunting but our team are here to assist you with any questions you may have. We'll never ask you to commit to anything, this is a chance for you to understand what your options are.
Meet Your Carer
We will arrange for you to meet with the carer(s) that we've matched with you, to ensure the match is correct for you.
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We pride ourselves on our quality care and experienced carers.
How To Get Started With Companionship Care...
We are with you all the way
When choosing Hearts Kind you are fully in control to make your own decision no matter what challenges you are facing, we'll be able to support every step of the way.
We are only a phone call away:
Accepting the help of a carer can be tough, and everyone processes it differently. We'll listen to you and your family, answer your questions and support you to choose whats best for you or your loved one.
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Your decision your choice:
As you know your strengths, you know what kind of care is best for you. We'll find a carer who is great match for you and you'll get the chance to view their profile, make contact with the carer then make a final decision through your Hearts Kind account.
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