How Senior Care in Sacramento Helps with Isolation & Loneliness

The US Census Bureau states that around 28 percent of seniors over the age of 65 are living alone. When seniors have limited social interaction, whether intentionally or unintentionally, they can end up feeling isolated and alone. For older adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one, dealing with hearing or vision problems, or who have recently stopped driving, isolation has a way of sneaking up on them. Thankfully, senior isolation doesn't happen overnight and there are things you can do to help prevent the onset. Senior care from Visiting Angels^® Sacramento CA can provide your loved one with important social interaction and friendship.

Companion Care Provides Meaningful Connections

Senior care from Visiting Angels Sacramento can help older adults avoid isolation by providing meaningful connections. According to studies, social connections can be linked to a 50% reduction in the risk of early death. Why is this? Several factors can contribute to an increased risk of early death for isolated seniors, including:

• Poor emotional and physical health
• Lack of aid if they become acutely ill
• Faster rate of cognitive decline
• More likely to make poor lifestyle choices

Visiting Angels Sacramento provides meaningful companionship through our senior care services and one-on-one conversations. Shared activities such as reading aloud, going for walks, working on puzzles, or friendly games also create a bond between caregivers and seniors. Additionally, a caregiver can help your loved one get out and attend social gatherings, volunteer, take a class, or find other opportunities to connect with fellow seniors.

Companion Care Supports Ongoing Independence

The benefits of senior care from Visiting Angels Sacramento are twofold. Your loved one will not only receive joyful companionship, they will get practical aid to help support their ongoing independence. While some seniors may associate home care with a loss of independence, the opposite is actually true. Daily tasks such as preparing healthy meals, keeping the house organized, and even getting dressed, can sometimes be challenging for seniors as they age. Elderly adults can even reach the point where an inability to manage the activities of everyday living can threaten their independence. However, senior care at home in Sacramento can provide aid with daily tasks and help your loved one remain independent for longer.

If you have an elderly loved one who could benefit from care and companionship at home, call Visiting Angels Sacramento today and ask about our senior care services.