If your senior parent has vision problems, blindness, or low vision they may be suffering from a problem you didn’t think of before – loneliness. Living independently can be very isolating for seniors who have low vision.
Seniors who have eye problems or vision challenges often don’t want to leave the house. But they may struggle to read, watch TV, play games, or engage in hobbies or activities that would allow them to socialize.
Companion care at home is a great service that can help ensure that your mom or dad isn’t getting lonely or depressed at home. If your senior parent has companion care at home, they will get regular visits at home from a friend who can sit with them, chat with them, and do other things that will keep them engaged like:
Engage in Conversation and Social Interaction
A companion will spend quality time talking, sharing stories, and listening to your mom or dad’s feelings, experiences, and thoughts. They can discuss current events, read books, music, or any topic of interest to keep their mind engaged and stimulated.
A companion can also do things like create lists of audiobooks for your mom or dad to listen to, create music playlists for them, make sure their voice-activated assistant is working, make sure the TV settings are correct, load up podcasts onto an audio player, and more.
Sharing meals and conversations are also ways that a companion who provides companion care at home can help your senior parent stay socially connected even if they have low vision.
Assist with Hobbies and Activities
There are many things that seniors with low vision can do if they have a little help getting started. A companion can help your senior parent pursue hobbies they enjoy, such as listening to audiobooks, music, or radio programs. They can also participate in tactile activities together, like knitting, crafting, or gardening, which can be adapted for low vision.
Organize Virtual Connections
A companion can arrange phone calls and virtual visits with friends and family members, either on the phone or through video chats. The companion can also make sure that family phone numbers are connected to voice-activated assistants so that your mom or dad can tell the voice-activated assistant to call whoever they want to talk to automatically.
Provide Emotional Support and Companionship
Companions offer a listening ear and emotional support, showing empathy and understanding for their feelings and opinions. If your senior parent is struggling with the loss of a partner, sibling, or family member having a companion to talk with about it can help their grief journey.
A companion can also encourage your senior parent to come out of their shell and try new things. Together they can engage in shared activities that foster a sense of companionship, such as cooking meals together, playing tactile games, or simply spending quiet time in each other’s company. Regular visits from a companion can be a fantastic way to make sure your mom or dad doesn’t become lonely at home.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care at Home in Duquesne, MO, please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576
Adelmo Family Care provides exceptional home and facility care for seniors, disabled adults, and their families in Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Duquesne, Neosho, Carl Junction, Lamar, Newton County, MO, Jasper County, MO, Pittsburg, KS, Riverton, KS, Crawford County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, and surrounding areas.
To provide the safest and most qualified caregivers, John felt it was important to properly screen and train caregivers before they were invited into the homes of the families being care for.No caregiver is introduced to a client before being taught the Adelmo Standard.
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Care is our Product and Independence is our Goal.We are there for you when you need to have some help to continue to live independently, at your direction, in your home. We will work with you to get you as fit as possible so you may become completely independent once again, if at all possible.
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