Bring Warmth To Your Senior This Winter With Companion Care

As winter sets in, ensuring your senior loved one stays comfortable and safe is more important than ever. The winter months are a perfect time to check in on your senior’s mental health—and a good time to consider professional companion care from Visiting Angels.

Companion care provides the perfect solution to combat the isolation and challenges of the colder months. Companion caregivers offer a smiling face, a kind word, and fulfilling conversation. They enjoy being a bright spot in your aging loved one’s day. And our professional caregivers can serve as another set of eyes and ears to watch out for their well-being during the long winter months.

Winter's Emotional Impact on Seniors

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the change of seasons, most commonly beginning in the winter. According to the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms include lack of energy, loss of interest in activities, oversleeping, weight gain, and sadness.

If your senior loved one is feeling socially isolated due to the weather or to health concerns, it can impact their physical and mental health. Over time, they have a higher risk of depression, cognitive decline, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease.

Keep an eye out for mood changes that could signal that your loved one is struggling with seasonal mental health challenges:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue
• Loss of interest in activities they usually enjoy
• Irritability
• Sadness
• Sleeping problems, generally sleeping too much
• Weight gain

Related reading: Does Your Senior Show Signs of Depression?

Companion Care from Visiting Angels Can Help

Companion care from Visiting Angels can help brighten your loved one’s day during the cold winter months and year-round. This type of non-medical home care provides essential support, fun, and friendship. Services can include:

• Companionship: Conversation, playing games, doing puzzles, and sharing favorite hobbies.
  
  
• Light housekeeping and errands: Caregivers can help pick up groceries and assist with meal preparation.
  
  
• Transportation: Caregivers can lend a hand in making sure your senior arrives safely to appointments and social outings.

Stay Connected in Colder Seasons

With a compassionate caregiver by their side, seniors can enjoy a cozy and fulfilling season while receiving assistance with daily activities and in-home support to maintain their health and well-being.

We’ll be here to help your aging loved one enjoy their time at home all winter long.

Contact us today to learn how we can help make winter brighter for you and your senior loved one.