How Senior Care in Rockford Helps with Isolation and Loneliness
According to a loneliness study conducted by AARP, over 42 million people over the age of 45 suffer from chronic loneliness, a significant risk factor for depression. If you are concerned about a loved one in the Rockford area that is feeling lonely or isolated, Visiting Angels® Rockford is here to help. Our senior care services provide the emotional support, and physical assistance seniors need to stay active and social.
How Senior Care from Visiting Angels Rockford Can Help
People of all ages are susceptible to loneliness and isolation, but seniors are particularly vulnerable. Changes in mobility can keep seniors from leaving their homes. Hearing and vision problems can be frustrating, leading seniors to avoid family and friends. Friends passing away, neighbors moving, and losing the ability to drive can also have a huge impact.
Senior care services from Visiting Angels Rockford can help seniors experiencing the effects of loneliness through a wide variety of customizable services. Some of the services we offer include:
Physical assistance. Changes in hearing, vision, and mobility can have a big impact on seniors, especially if they live alone. Our professional caregivers help seniors with physical mobility, such as moving from one room to another, running errands, and preparing meals. They also serve as an extra set of eyes and ears, giving seniors the support they need to stay active.
Companionship. When neighbors move, and family lives far away or simply can’t visit as often as they would like, many seniors feel the weight of loneliness. At Visiting Angels Rockford, our caregivers understand that senior care is about both the physical and emotional needs of our clients. That’s why no matter which senior care services your loved one chooses from Visiting Angels Rockford, they’ll also receive the social benefits of conversation and companionship.
Help with personal hygiene. Arthritis, limited range of motion, and changes in mobility can make it hard to bathe and dress, leaving many seniors to withdraw from social activities. Our compassionate caregivers help our clients stay confident by providing dignified and respectful assistance with routine hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Transportation. Losing the ability to drive can lead to feelings of anger and sadness. It also makes it harder for seniors to stay active, especially if they have difficulty with mobility or live far from friends, activities, and shopping. At Visiting Angels Rockford, our caregivers provide transportation services that give our clients the freedom to go where they want, when they want.
Is your loved one suffering from the effects of loneliness or isolation? Call Visiting Angels Rockford today to schedule a free in-home consultation. Our senior care services are available to seniors in Rockford, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Roscoe, Rockton, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Poplar Grove, Winnebago, Pecatonica, Durand, Freeport, IL, and the surrounding communities.