How Caregivers in Northern Birmingham Help with Senior Isolation

When evaluating the health and wellness of a loved one in the Northern Birmingham area, you may first consider their independence. If they are able to age in place, you may assume that they are able to maintain their own well-being. However, something that is often overlooked in elderly adults is senior isolation. Social interaction is an important part of life for any person, including seniors. Unfortunately, many seniors become more and more isolated as they grow older. This may be due to mobility issues, a lack of energy, or low proximity to friends and family. At Visiting Angels^® Northern Birmingham, our caregivers can help your loved one avoid senior isolation. We provide compassionate companionship and comprehensive non-medical assistance to older adults in the Northern Birmingham area, Trussville, Pell City, Gardendale, Alabaster, and the surrounding communities.

Working with a Caregiver in Northern Birmingham

Have you considered how a professional care provider can encourage your loved one to be more socially active, helping prevent the consequences of senior isolation? Here are just a few of the ways our caregivers provide social support for their care recipients in the Northern Birmingham area:

• Transportation for outings. If your loved one has transportation challenges, they’re less likely to get out in general, much less go to social events. A caregiver in Northern Birmingham can provide your loved one with transportation when needed, limiting their physical isolation by assisting with running errands, shopping for groceries, and attending social activities.
• Help making physical activity a reality. A caregiver from Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham can help encourage your loved one to be more physically active. For example, your loved one may enjoy going on walks through the neighborhood, but be hesitant to do so alone. Or, if mobility issues make physical activity difficult, companion care can provide your loved one with the assistance they need to engage in their favorite activities.
• Friendship and emotional support. Does your loved one have limited interactions with friends and family members? If so, he or she may be in need of the compassionate companionship that a professional caregiver in Northern Birmingham can provide. Having a friend to lean on can ward off the feelings of loneliness and isolation that often lead to depression, anxiety, and a decline in mental health.

Help your loved one get started with a professional caregiver today. Call Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham at (205) 719-1996 for more information about setting up a free care consultation in the Northern Birmingham area, Trussville, Pell City, Gardendale, Alabaster, or the surrounding communities.