Companion care is one of the most popular care types available from Visiting Angels^® Scottsburg because it addresses the needs many seniors encounter as they age. Through these services, we give older adults the opportunity to enjoy having a bit of support at home while growing older. As a result, they can have confidence about the future and continue to stay in a comfortable and familiar environment.

In many cases, our care providers assist seniors with tasks that could be unsafe or difficult for them to complete on their own. This means clients can maintain their preferred routines without putting their safety at risk, enabling them to live life on their own terms for a longer stretch of time.

What is Companion Care?

This care type is an excellent choice for older adults who require a bit of assistance in order to remain at home but do not need more advanced home care services. Generally, our companion care plans comprise multiple services that take the stress out of seniors' normal routines and daily habits. For instance, our caregivers are often asked to go grocery shopping for their care recipients, run errands, cook nutritious meals, and offer reminders about taking medications.

That being said, a companion care provider from Visiting Angels Scottsburg is so much more than someone who assists seniors with basic tasks. Our caregivers' responsibilities also include preventing senior isolation and promoting the care recipient's overall well-being, which includes their social and emotional well-being. As a result, seniors can look forward to bonding with their caregiver on a personal level and engaging in meaningful conversation and social interactions that bring a feeling of joy and spontaneity to their lives.

Choosing the Right Care Type for Your Loved One in Scottsburg

Some families find they have difficulty choosing between companion care and another popular care type, personal care. These forms of care have significant overlap, but are distinguished by the level of support they offer. For example, companion care does not include assistance with activities of daily living that require direct physical support such as bathing and grooming. This kind of physical assistance is reserved for personal care services.

Do you need help understanding which type of care could most benefit your loved one? You can get started with a free consultation to learn more about our range of care types.

Call Visiting Angels Scottsburg to reserve a free consultation about companion care and our other forms of senior home care in Scottsburg or a nearby community such as Lexington, Chelsea, or Madison.