Companion Care Services in Upland

How Companionship Affects Health

For seniors across America, loneliness and isolation are two very real problems. And they come with devastating health effects. At Visiting Angels^® Upland, we're committed to offering empathetic companion care services. We know social contact isn't just a pleasant benefit of regular caregiver visits—instead, regular companionship can tangibly improve health and well-being for the seniors we look after.

As we get older, it's an unpleasant truth that it's harder to maintain social contact. Sometimes, it's because friends pass away or family members have to move across the country. In other cases, health problems might make it more difficult to leave the home. Either way, we still need regular interaction—and that's especially true for seniors.  

How Companionship and Health Are Connected 

Companion care services are one way to ensure that an aging family member always has regular social contact. For seniors in Upland, here's how companionship can affect health: 

• It affects cognition. Our minds need regular exertion to stay sharp. Even small, innocuous conversations can set our brains alight with activity, activating all kinds of cognitive processes. Conversations with friends, family, and co-workers are easy to come by when we're younger. Seniors often experience fewer opportunities for this kind of casual, everyday social contact, which is why regular companionship is so important. 
• It impacts mental health. More and more research shows that interacting with others can have a profound effect on our moods and overall mental wellness. When we connect with people, it causes our brains to produce hormones like dopamine. These hormones can boost happiness and comfort in the moment while reducing anxiety, pain, and stress. Longer-term, it can reduce the potential for depression and other conditions that seniors commonly experience.
• It improves physical condition. When we're isolated for long periods of time, we languish—and this can have a shocking impact on physical health outcomes. Long-term loneliness can cause higher blood pressure and heart disease, and can dramatically increase the potential for premature death for seniors. Socialization doesn't just help to prevent these outcomes—it can also boost and improve physical activity overall. 

Companion Care Services for Seniors in Upland 

When you need companion care services, you can always count on our agency. We work with seniors and families in: 

• Upland
• Rancho Cucamonga
• Claremont
• Alta Loma
• And throughout the surrounding area

Help your loved one stay connected and supported with companion care services. All you have to do to get started is call Visiting Angels Upland.