Seniors in Bangor, ME Can Feel Young Again with Companion Care

How Companion Care from Visiting Angels of Bangor Can Help Your Loved One Stay Active

At Visiting Angels of Bangor, we believe in home care that incorporates the whole person. That means not only do we provide assistance with day to day needs, like meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders, but our caregivers also work to include your loved one’s hobbies and interests into their daily routines. An active body and mind are a healthier body and mind, and we are dedicated to upholding the best health possible for your loved one.

Companion care can make a difference in helping your loved one access hobbies, events, classes, day centers, and more. Each activity is an opportunity for your loved one to socialize, explore, create, and strategize. These activities increase physical activity safely and provide more diversity in environment and social interactions. Increasing the amount of activity in your loved one’s life is a net positive for all parts of their health.

Puzzles and Games

Card games, competitive games, and games of strategy require critical thinking skills that might be less likely to be used in everyday life. Engaging in games with others also makes this a social activity and can be even more fun in small groups.

Arts and Crafts

Any kind of creative activity stimulates different parts of the brain and using fine motor skills helps keep them fresh. Scrapbooking, cooking, woodworking, and painting all have positive impacts for the body, mind, and home!

Gardening and Yard Work

Completing chores around the home and yard can be a great chance to enjoy the sunshine while also bending, stretching, walking, and concentrating. Companion care means that your loved one will also have someone to monitor and assist them if needed during any activity.

Walking

The simplest exercise also has some of the best benefits. Seniors with arthritis or other joint issues might like to investigate Nordic walking, which is modeled after skiing and uses poles to help maintain balance and even movement.

Activities with a Companion

At Visiting Angels of Bangor, we try to build on your loved one’s current interests, favorite places, and hobbies to include diverse activities in their care plan. Our Angel will get to know your loved one and understand their preferences, from favorite parks to walk in to favorite recipes to favorite card games. Companion care means that your loved one will always have someone to cook with, watch with, or play with, and someone who can make sure they stay safe and healthy throughout the day.

If you are helping to care for an aging loved one who may not be getting as much activity as they used to, our home care providers can help. Call Visiting Angels of Bangor to learn more about our companion care and how we can help your loved one feel safe and comfortable in their own home.