How Caregivers in Norfolk Help with Senior Isolation
Senior isolation occurs when an elderly adult experiences feelings of loneliness and is physically and emotionally isolated from others. Senior isolation can lead to problems with mental and physical health and an overall decline in the well-being of older individuals. Unfortunately, seniors are more and more prone to experiencing isolation. If you have a loved one in Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, or the surrounding communities who experiences little social interaction, you may be concerned about how this is affecting them. At Visiting Angels® Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk, our professional caregivers offer compassionate companionship and social interaction to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation in seniors. Read on to learn more about how our home care providers can help boost your loved one’s well-being through social engagement.
Our Compassionate Caregivers in Norfolk
You may think of an at-home care provider as someone who helps seniors with personal care routines, hygiene, or preparing meals. Our caregivers from Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk do all this and more. We make an effort to address our care recipients’ mental, emotional, and social needs as well as their physical concerns. Here’s how we encourage social interaction in order to prevent the effects of senior isolation:
- Providing transportation. It’s not unusual for older individuals to have challenges with transportation, making it difficult for them to feel like they are a part of the local community. Our caregivers can offer transportation for activities such as social events, running errands, going shopping, and attending doctor’s appointments. Getting out more often can give your loved one in Norfolk more opportunities to engage in social interaction and minimize their physical isolation.
- Assisting with movement and activity. Those who experience senior isolation often get very little physical activity. A professional caregiver in Norfolk can assist with mobility issues and accompany seniors on walks or help them engage in their favorite activities, thus allowing them to benefit from the positive physical and mental effects of increased movement.
- Offering friendship and consistent interaction. We strive to begin every relationship with our care recipients with the intention to create a long-lasting friendship. Our caregivers in Norfolk can provide a listening ear, compassionate companionship, and engaging social interaction to help ensure that your loved one doesn’t feel lonely or isolated.
Could your loved one in Norfolk, Suffolk, or Portsmouth benefit from the companionship of one of our professional caregivers? Call Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk today to learn more about getting started with in-home senior care.