How Caregivers in Glenwood Springs Help Reduce Senior Isolation

When considering the ways a caregiver can help your loved one in the Glenwood Springs, CO area, you’ve probably thought about their physical needs, but what about your loved ones emotional and social needs? While care providers can give much-needed help around the home and assistance with day-to-day tasks, they can also help care for your loved one socially and emotionally by helping to relieve feelings of isolation and loneliness.

At Visiting Angels^® Eagle, we take a holistic approach to the care we provide. Our compassionate caregivers in Glenwood Springs recognize that in addition to the physical issues that come with aging, many seniors also face isolation and loneliness. This could be due to the loss of a spouse or close friends, living far away from family members, or because of mobility issues. In fact, a study by the University of California in San Francisco found that 43 percent of seniors surveyed reported feelings of loneliness.

Senior loneliness and isolation is not simply an emotional issue. Feelings of isolation can also have huge impacts on a senior's health and well-being. Studies have linked senior isolation to physical conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and heart disease, and a study by the University of Chicago linked senior isolation to quicker cognitive decline and an increased risk of dementia.

How our Caregivers Help Seniors in Glenwood Springs

Some of the ways our compassionate caregivers help relive feelings of isolation and loneliness for seniors in the Glenwood springs area include:

• Social Care. With our social care program, our caregivers help seniors in the Glenwood Springs area stay connected with family and friends by teaching them social media, including Skype, Facebook, and FaceTime.
• Companionship. When choosing a care provider for your loved one, Visiting Angels Eagle will take into account your loved one’s personality as well as their care needs. Our care providers from Visiting Angels Eagle provide joyful and supportive companionship, and often we hear how they have become like family to our clients.
• Transportation. When seniors lose the ability to drive, they often lose the ability to participate in their favorite activities. Our caregivers help seniors in the Glenwood Springs, CO area remain a part of their community by providing transportation to events and social gatherings.

If you think your loved one in Carbondale, Basalt, Glenwood Springs, or the surrounding areas could benefit from the help of a supportive caregiver, call Visiting Angels Eagle today to book a free care consultation.