Home Care Services in Northern Birmingham: Helping Fight Senior Isolation

In the US, more than a quarter of seniors over the age of 65 are choosing to live alone in their homes, making senior isolation more common than many people think. If your senior parent is living alone, home care services from Visiting Angels^® Northern Birmingham can provide the support they need to stay active in their community and engaged in social activities. Our home care services are available for seniors in Northern Birmingham area, Trussville, Pell City, Gardendale, Alabaster, and the surrounding communities.

Harmful Effects of Senior Isolation & Loneliness

While isolation and loneliness are not the same things, they can go hand in hand, and both can hurt the health and wellness of seniors, including:

• A higher mortality risk in seniors 52 and older, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

• Seniors experiencing loneliness or isolation are more likely to make unhealthy lifestyle choices.

• Recent studies over the past decade indicate that loneliness in seniors is a significant risk factor for depression.

• A study in Psychology and Aging has found a direct relationship between loneliness in seniors and high blood pressure.

How Home Care Services from Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham Can Help

Companionship and social engagement can help with feelings of isolation and loneliness, but for many seniors, some common side effects of aging can get in the way. Changes in vision, hearing, and mobility, or losing the ability to drive can all lead seniors to withdraw or feel isolated.

If you worry your aging loved one may be susceptible to senior isolation, home care services from Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham can help. Our caregivers are available day and night, 365 days a year, providing non-medical support to seniors through our wide range of services, including:

• Transportation to daily activities, social events, shopping, and appointments

• Companionship and someone to talk to about the day’s events

• Help with housekeeping chores, such as laundry, sweeping, and dusting

• Mobility assistance around the house, on walks, and during errands

• Planning and cooking healthy meals while engaging your loved one in conversation

At Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham, we tailor our home care services to the unique needs of every client for the highest level of care possible. Our caregivers are genuinely committed to helping seniors become socially active in their communities and can help your loved one avoid the negative effects of loneliness and senior isolation.

Could your loved one benefit from home care services? Call Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham today at (205) 719-1996 to schedule a free consultation.