How Our Caregivers in Athens Help with Senior Isolation

Have age-related challenges caused your loved one in Athens to have limited social interaction? Physical and emotional isolation in seniors can have numerous negative consequences, including a decline in mental health. Senior isolation has even been linked to dementia and an early death. If you’re worried that your loved one is experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation due to a lack of social interaction, the presence of a home care provider can give you peace of mind. At Visiting Angels^® Athens, our compassionate caregivers help their care recipients with day-to-day tasks while also offering compassionate companionship and emotional support. Whether your loved one lives in Athens, Bethlehem, Watkinsville, Good Hope, Monroe, or the surrounding communities, our care providers can encourage social interaction and help prevent senior isolation.

Our Compassionate Caregivers in Athens

Here are just a few of the ways our caregivers from Visiting Angels Athens provide opportunities for increased social interaction:

• Transportation assistance. Seniors who have limited transportation options may become socially isolated, especially if they live alone. A caregiver from our talented team in Athens can give your loved one transportation for outings such as going to social events, shopping, running errands, and attending doctor’s appointments. Having the opportunity to get out into the local community can minimize your loved one’s physical isolation and encourage social interaction.
• Help with physical activity. Our caregivers from Visiting Angels Athens can assist with physical activities like going on walks with your loved one and providing mobility support and walking assistance if needed. Being more physically active can increase your loved one’s mental and physical well-being, especially if a companion is involved.
• Offering supportive friendship. It’s not unusual for elderly adults to live far away from their loved ones, making opportunities for social interaction with those they hold most dear quite scarce. A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels Athens offers your loved one consistent companionship, helping them feel less lonely and providing them with emotional support. We take each of our care recipients’ mental, emotional, and social needs into account as we create their personalized care plans so that we can provide comprehensive care that truly improves their well-being.  

Do you have a loved one in Athens, Bethlehem, Watkinsville, Good Hope, Monroe, or the surrounding communities who is at risk for senior isolation? Learn more about working with our compassionate caregivers by calling Visiting Angels Athens today to schedule a free care consultation in the comfort and convenience of your loved one’s home.