One of the hardest things about aging in place for seniors is isolation. There are a lot of benefits to aging in place in a comfortable home, but there are some downsides. One of those is that seniors who live alone often struggle with isolation and loneliness. Home care services are the solution to the problem of seniors being lonely at home.

If you can’t be with your senior loved one all day every day because you have to work and take care of your kids, home care can give your senior loved one benefits like:

Meal Preparation

Home Care Merced CA – Ways Home Care Makes Life Better For Seniors

Your senior loved one is more likely to eat regular healthy meals when they have a companion to help them cook and share the meal with them. Your senior loved one will enjoy meal times when it means that they will be able to have fun cooking, chatting, and sharing a delicious meal with a companion. Your senior parent may even be inspired to take some cooking classes or try cooking different kinds of cuisines when they have a companion to cook with.

Going For Walks

Walks are great for seniors, but walking alone isn’t a lot of fun. Having home care will encourage your senior loved one to be more active because they will have a buddy to go walking with on a regular schedule. Unlike friends who may bail out at the last minute a home care provider will be there on time every day or whenever they are scheduled to be there to help your senior loved one get moving and get out of the house. And when they’re not walking alone your senior loved one may become more adventurous and start going on longer walks or finding new routes to walk.

Shopping

Many seniors avoid shopping if they can for a lot of different reasons. But shopping can be fun when your senior loved one is shopping with a friend. Together the home care provider and your senior parent can go shopping for clothes, household items, gifts, books, or hobby supplies. With a companion who can drive to the mall or to the store, your senior loved one will have easy access to shopping without the hassles of driving or traffic. And if they get tired they will have someone to help them carry their bags and purchases.

Someone To Talk To

The best benefit of home care is that your senior loved one will have someone to talk to. If your senior parent is grieving the loss of a partner or struggling to find purpose, or just needs the stimulation of some fun conversation a companion can provide that. Your senior loved one will have a lower risk of becoming lonely, anxious, or depressed when they can engage in regular conversations with a friendly companion throughout the day. Talking about books, music, TV or their lives are all fantastic ways for seniors to improve their mental health and happiness.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Merced CA, please contact the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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