Companion Care in Boise: How We Can Help Your Parents Take Care of Each Other

When your parents were married, they made a vow to take care of each other in good times and bad, in sickness and in health. But when a serious or long-term illness impacts the health of one parent, it can dramatically change the dynamics of the relationship, adding new responsibilities and stresses to the other. That’s when companion care from Visiting Angels^® Boise can help.

If one of your parents has assumed the role of spousal caregiver and is feeling overwhelmed or stressed, companion care from Visiting Angels Boise can be the extra set of hands they need. We are proud to be locally owned and operated, and offer professional companion care to seniors and their loved ones in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Garden City, Star, Caldwell, Melba, and Emmett, and the surrounding areas.  

How Companion Care in Boise & Treasure Valley Supports Aging Couples

When one parent is recovering from an illness or adapting to a change in vision, hearing, or mobility, it’s natural for the other to provide their care. While this sounds like the perfect scenario, it’s very common for caregiving spouses to take complete responsibility for all aspects of their lives, from caregiving and health decisions to home maintenance, finances, and day to day errands and tasks. This can quickly lead to caregiver stress and burnout.  

At Visiting Angels Boise, our caregivers provide a wide range of companion care services that are customized to the unique needs and situation of every client. Some of our most popular services include:

• Mobility assistance.
  If the caregiving parent isn’t strong enough to assist with mobility but is still trying to, it can quickly become dangerous. At Visiting Angels Boise, our caregivers can help with a variety of mobility issues, such as getting in and out of the bathtub, walking around the home, and navigating steps and staircases.  

• Light Housekeeping.
  When a loved one is ill, cleaning, laundry, and daily errands that have taken a backseat can quickly pile up. At Visiting Angels Boise, our companion caregivers can help with light housework and chores, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, organizing, and running errands.

• Reliable and trustworthy respite.
  Spousal caregiving on a full-time basis can be emotionally and physically draining. At Visiting Angels Boise, our caregivers are available to provide reliable and compassionate respite 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, on a full-time, part-time or occasional basis. This constant availability gives spousal caregivers to schedule respite when they need it, whether it’s early morning, after dinner, or overnight.  

For more information about how companion care can help your parents as they age, call Visiting Angels Boise today to schedule a no-cost consultation.

Proudly Serving Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Garden City, Star, Caldwell, Melba, and Emmett for over 10 years!