Reducing the Negative Effects of Social Distancing with the Social Care Program from Visiting Angels of Boulder County
Learn how our senior support services, including our Social Care program, help seniors in Longmont, Boulder, Louisville and surrounding Colorado communities stay in touch with loved ones while following social distancing practices
As the novel coronavirus keeps spreading across the world and there is still no cure or vaccine against it, the only way we can protect ourselves is through social distancing and staying at home. These preventative measures need to be followed as much as possible in order to stop the spread of the virus and lessen the strain on our healthcare system. It is particularly important that seniors, as the most vulnerable group, adhere to these rules and stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.
Unfortunately, the measures that keep our senior citizens safe are the same ones that can cause them a lot of stress and a myriad of mental health problems like anxiety and depression. At Visiting Angels of Boulder County, we have a solution in the form of senior support services that allow for socialization without leaving the home. With our Social Care program, your loved one can stay connected with family and friends while practicing social distancing.
What is Social Distancing?
Social distancing is a preventative step taken in order to decrease the spread of the disease. As COVID-19 spreads primarily through close contact, practicing social distancing is extremely important in ensuring people stay healthy.
This includes:
- Avoiding gatherings, especially with 10+ people
- Staying at least six feet away from others when outdoors
- Getting out only for essential purposes
- Avoiding air-travel and cruises
What Is the Social Care Program?
Social Care is specifically designed to enable seniors to boost social wellness and stay well-connected with those they care for – from the comfort of their home. Through these senior support services, trained caregivers can help your loved one learn how to:
- Use a smartphone
- Text and send emails
- Use platforms such as Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook to interact with others
- Use a search engine to browse the internet
- And much more
How the Social Care Program Can Help Seniors in Boulder County
While nothing can replace physical contact with family and friends, digital tools and online platforms can enable your loved one to speak with and even see those they care about without jeopardizing their health at these uncertain times.
Your parent can Skype with their grandchildren, chat with friends on Facebook, view family images on Instagram, and browse the Internet to make purchases or read the news. All these activities can provide your loved one with enough social interaction, preventing loneliness and the feeling of being isolated from others.
Since we understand that some seniors find it hard to learn how to use modern technology, you may be worried whether your loved one will have difficulties with digital tools. You can rest assured that our senior support services are personalized to meet the needs of each client and that our caregivers know how to pass on knowledge to older adults so they can easily and effectively use digital tools and platforms.
We are here to support your family during this worldwide crisis. Call our office in Longmont, CO today to find out more about how our senior support services can keep your loved one active, happy and healthy throughout the pandemic.
Visiting Angels provides in-home care services for seniors in Allenspark, Boulder, Eldorado Springs, Erie, Hygiene, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Pinecliff, Ward and the surrounding areas of Boulder County, CO.