Companion Care in Owasso

Helping Seniors When They Are Lonely

At Visiting Angels^® Tulsa our experience providing companion care in the Owasso area to countless seniors has taught us a thing or two about how to help them overcome much of their loneliness. 

Loneliness is a common issue amongst the elderly. As family caregivers, we sometimes feel powerless to help our senior loved ones who are lonely. After all, we can’t replace a spouse of many years or bring back friends who have already passed on. Here are some ideas to help:

Tips for Addressing Your Loved One’s Loneliness

• Increase interactions. Everyone knows that loneliness is not just about being alone. We’re all familiar with the feeling of being alone while in a room full of people. Sometimes, loneliness does stem, in part, from literal isolation. It’s important to try and provide some social interaction for your loved one. Seeing a variety of people throughout the week provides the opportunity for a greater diversity of conversation and experience. Consider asking friends and family to participate in a schedule of sorts, consisting of calls or visits at different times during the week. Involve neighbors, if possible, as well.
• Try to make interactions meaningful for your loved one. Simply increasing the amount of interactions isn't really enough. In addition, make sure you ask thought-provoking questions and/or provide opportunities for them to tell you about topics such as their younger years, a favorite hobby, military service, or their beloved spouse. Reminiscing about happy memories or loved ones reminds seniors of all the meaning their lives have had and brings a sense of peace.
• Consider a pet. The love of a pet and even the responsibility of caring for a pet can make a tremendous difference in the life of a senior. If you don’t think they are in a place where they could handle owning a pet, try to arrange for some visits from a friendly pet who lives nearby or take a ride to the local dog park.
• Consider companion care services. Having a qualified companion care professional provides meaningful, one-on-one attention for your loved one during times when you can’t be there yourself and/or other family members or friends just aren't available.

Local Companion Care in Owasso

At Visiting Angels Tulsa, we’ve been providing expert companion care services in Owasso for many years. Our fully vetted companions can be trusted to give the level of care you’d expect from a name like ours. We provide essential care services like companion care to families in Tulsa, Owasso, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Tulsa County, and the surrounding area. Although we are not technically a home health agency, we provide many of the same services and can help with a wide variety of needs.

Let us help your family navigate the waters of companion care in Owasso. Call Visiting Angels Tulsa today for a free, in-home assessment of your needs and a customized plan for how we can help.