Companion Care in Rochester Hills: How We Can Help Your Parents Take Care of Each Other

Years ago, your parents made a vow to love and support each other in sickness and in health. Now as they age, that vow holds true. They’ve seen each other through thick and thin, and they’re ready to take on any age-related challenge that comes their way. Why would they need help from the companion care services at Visiting Angels^® Rochester Hills when they have each other?

While your parents may be committed to caring for each other into their golden years, the realities of providing this care may quickly leave them exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed. While a spouse who is ill or injured may need support for weeks or months, aging spouses may need this attention for years or decades, all while the primary caregiver is also facing age-related challenges.

Why Companion Care from Visiting Angels Rochester Hills is Needed

When caring for a loved one, it can be easy to let your own needs fall by the wayside. One parent may be skipping meals, sleep, and medical appointments in order to care for the other's needs. If they are afraid to leave each other alone, they may be isolating themselves, skipping gatherings with friends and family to ensure their spouse is safe.

Over time, providing the care and attention needed by an aging spouse can catch up to primary caregivers. As well as leaving spousal caregivers exhausted, stressed, and isolated, caregiver burnout can have serious consequences. In fact, the Family Caregiver Alliance reported that spousal caregivers who experience caregiver stress have a 63 percent higher mortality rate than their non-caregiving peers.

How Companion Care in Rochester Hills Helps

Companion care services from Visiting Angels Rochester Hills can be a lifeline to seniors in the local area who need an extra hand caring for an aging spouse. Rather than replacing the love and attention provided by a spousal caregiver, this type of care complements spousal care, helping to fill in the gaps and give respite to the primary caregiver.

At Visiting Angels Rochester Hills, our companion care services are built around the specific needs of each couple we help. We can offer light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, monitoring, and more to ensure both your parents have the care they need to stay healthy at home.

Call Visiting Angels Rochester Hills today to learn more about the companion care services we provide to seniors in Rochester Hills, Rochester, Madison Heights, Birmingham, Troy, Auburn Hills, Oakland Charter Township, and the surrounding communities.