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Social Care Program from Visiting Angels of Raleigh

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and other Wake County, NC Communities

Visiting Angels RALEIGH, NC
5700 Six Forks Rd #102
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-787-4317
Fax: 919-861-6954

Social Care Program from Visiting Angels of Raleigh

Visiting Angels of Raleigh knows that providing in-home care for seniors requires a comprehensive approach. This approach entails care for the individual, both inside and outside of the home. By utilizing modern technology, our Social Care program helps families stay connected by using platforms like Facebook, Skype, FaceTime, etc., to remain active and engaged. Our senior companions have been helping clients fulfill their need for social interaction while remaining at home since 2000.

Call 919-787-4317 to learn more about our Social Care program!

How Our Senior Companions Help Older Adults in Raleigh and Nearby Areas Stay Connected

Many seniors in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, and surrounding communities in Wake County, NC find it difficult to be socially active. Being socially isolated can negatively impact a senior's health and overall well-being. However, age-related issues can make it more challenging for seniors to spend time with friends and family. Additionally, families who live far apart can have difficulty finding opportunities to spend quality time with one another.

Digital tools and platforms can make it easier for seniors in Wake County to stay in touch with friends and family even from a distance. In fact, there are studies that show that seniors can benefit from using social media, the Internet, and other technology to socialize!

Recent studies show:

  • Surfing the internet can reduce depression in seniors by 20 percent.*

  • A University of Arizona study finds seniors who use Facebook showed a 25 percent improvement in mental “updating” skills - essentially improving their working memory.

  • Another study shows seniors who visit social networking sites like Facebook have a positive emotional experience when measured by breathing rates, brain stimulation and pupil dilation.**

However, some seniors may have a hard time using new tools and technology to stay connected. For example, if your loved one has Parkinson's, they may have a difficult time holding a smartphone or tablet. Dementia and other conditions that impact memory and cognition may mean your loved one won't always remember how to log into their Facebook account or how to use FaceTime.

That's why at Visiting Angels of Raleigh, we're committed to helping seniors in Wake County use digital tools to stay in touch with the people they love. Our senior companions have the experience, patience, and dedication needed to help your loved one how to use modern tools like social media and smartphones so they can stay connected with friends, family, and other people in their life.

Our Social Care program can teach seniors how to:

  • Use a cell phone
  • Text, send e-mail, Skype, or use FaceTime
  • Create a Facebook page/account and interact with family and friends
  • Log in, shop online, or research information on a search engine

In addition, our senior companions can keep your loved one company during caregiver visits by engaging in thoughtful conversation and participating in their favorite hobbies. With Visiting Angels of Raleigh, you won't need to worry about your loved one becoming socially isolated.

Call Visiting Angels of Raleigh today at 919-787-4317 or fill out our form to learn more about our Social Care program and other in-home care services.

  * Washington, D.C. based Phoenix Center

** Journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and other Wake County, NC Communities

Visiting Angels RALEIGH, NC
5700 Six Forks Rd #102
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-787-4317
Fax: 919-861-6954

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina and other Wake County, NC Communities

Visiting Angels RALEIGH, NC
5700 Six Forks Rd #102
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-787-4317
Fax: 919-861-6954