Companion care is a valuable service for older adults that addresses many of the concerns inherent with aging. The majority of seniors in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morgantown metropolitan area live in Hickory. Around 17% of the total population is 65 or older. Our Visiting Angels in Catawba Valley companion caregivers support and assist aging adults. We offer flexible care plans and comprehensive services that cover a wide range of needs.

What Is Companion Care?

Companion care provides everyday assistance to older adults. It isn't a medically oriented health care service but focuses on daily activities. Our companion caregivers in Hickory, North Carolina, are dedicated to helping seniors in the area stay active, engaged, and healthy.

Our Companion Care Services

We offer personalized companion care services mindfully tailored to individual needs. We can provide hourly assistance, daily visits, or 24/7 care. You can sign up for short-term care to help a loved one transition out of the hospital or manage an injury. Long-term care offers ongoing support. We even have respite care to deliver on-demand relief for family caregivers. Our team works closely with your family to develop a care plan and schedule that suits your needs.

Companionship

Older adults are susceptible to loneliness and social isolation. Over a third of people between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely. Health issues and transportation challenges can make getting out difficult for seniors. Those no longer working out of their home have fewer opportunities to interact with others, and finding new social groups can be difficult.

As the name suggests, our companion care services offer meaningful companionship. Our caregivers engage in card games, board games, puzzles, and conversation. We also help your loved one engage with other social groups by providing transportation to local activities. Hickory, North Carolina, has an active SilverSneakers program, movie Tuesdays at the West Hickory Senior Center, and a Catawba County Seniors Morning Out program. 

Health Assistance

Our caregivers aren't licensed nurses but can support your loved one's health care needs. We can pick up prescriptions and give medication reminders. This is especially helpful for those with Alzheimer's or dementia who are prone to forgetting essential pills. Our caregivers also provide transportation to doctor's appointments.

Support With Healthy Meals

Healthy eating is critical for older adults. Seniors can improve their health and longevity by maintaining a healthy weight and receiving ample nutrients and lean protein. Good nutrition can help reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

Our caregivers support sound nutrition by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation as needed. We understand the unique nutritional needs of older adults and help them develop healthy plans. We can also provide meal reminders to prevent malnutrition in patients with dementia who may otherwise skip meals.

Personal Care Services

Limited mobility and other health concerns can make it difficult for older adults to manage the tasks of everyday living. Companion care services include support with personal care, such as grooming, bathing, dressing, and toileting. We can also assist with transferring and other mobility needs.

Light Housekeeping

Seniors need a clean and uncluttered living space. Our caregivers offer light housekeeping services such as dishwashing and laundry to ease the burden of daily chores. We also watch for trip hazards and help arrange the home for optimal safety, particularly if someone in our care has trouble with mobility.

Respite Care

Respite care offers a much-needed break for family caregivers. During a given year, 29% of the U.S. population provides care for a disabled, aged, or chronically ill loved one for 20 hours a week or more. Nearly a quarter of these individuals report that their own health is fair or poor, and up to 70% of family caregivers have significant depression symptoms.

Family caregivers need a break from this strenuous task to tend to their physical and mental health. Our companion caregivers offer respite care for just this purpose. We give you essential time off so you can recharge while knowing that your loved one is well cared for.

Why Choose Visiting Angels?

We've proudly served the senior community in North Carolina for over 25 years. Our staff consists of highly trained, compassionate caregivers dedicated to making a positive difference in older people's lives. 

We work with you to develop attentive care plans that meet all your needs. We also understand that these needs will change with time. Conditions such as Alzheimer's or dementia can progress rapidly, requiring frequent updates to the care plan. We check in regularly to make sure you're getting the services you need, and our team is always accessible if you need to make a change.

We're a local home care agency with intimate knowledge of the Hickory community. Our caregivers know where to find the best parks for a long walk, how to easily access local health care facilities, and which community organizations offer services for seniors.

Contact Visiting Angels for a Free Consultation

If you or someone you love could benefit from companion care services in Hickory, NC, our Visiting Angels team can help. Contact us today for a free consultation and to learn more about our home care services. We'll offer personalized information on how we can assist your family. You can reach our compassionate care team online or by calling 828-572-4300. We look forward to discussing your needs.