Companion Care Services in Egg Harbor Township

How Companionship Impacts Health

When seniors live alone, there comes a time when outside support may be needed. In those situations, Visiting Angels^® Egg Harbor Township is there. But our companion care services offer so much more than regular help around the house. In addition to assistance with daily tasks or weekly housekeeping, our caregivers provide something essential to all our clients: companionship. 

Let's review how and why companionship is so important. 

How Companionship And Health Are Connected 

At Visiting Angels Egg Harbor Township, we know that companion care services can have a tremendous impact on the health of the seniors we support. That's because companionship and health are deeply intertwined. Let's take a closer look at how that works: 

• We need social interaction. Human beings thrive on social activity—even those who are introverted need to see people from time to time. Prolonged and significant isolation can have far-reaching consequences on physical and mental health. Having a regular companion, whether it's a caregiver, friend, or family member, can alleviate many of those negative effects.   
• Our brains respond to social contact. Many studies show all the different ways our minds blossom when in contact with others. It's the chance to build new neural pathways, to stay alert, to show and receive compassion, and to enjoy humor, satisfaction, and comfort. For seniors in particular, keeping the mind alert and active is profoundly important, reducing potential cognitive decline.  
• We move more often when socially connected. When we're with other people, we move more often—we typically move our hands, we get up more, and we're more active than when alone.  For seniors especially, preserving or building physical strength is crucial. At this time in life, it's easier to lose mobility and strength—and once they're gone, it's far harder to regain them. Being around others gives seniors the chance to stay moving. 

Egg Harbor Township's Choice For Companion Care Services 

With our companion care services, we connect with seniors across the region, including: 

• Egg Harbor Township
• Margate
• Ventnor
• Galloway
• Brigantine
• Atlantic City
• Atlantic County
• And throughout the surrounding area

If you have a family member living alone, a dedicated caregiver can alleviate the many evolving physical and emotional tasks they deal with every day. But just as important, the support of a compassionate care professional makes it easier for seniors to live with satisfaction and joy. 

Learn more about our companion care services. Speak to the care team at Visiting Angels Egg Harbor Township by calling (609) 641-7200.