At Visiting Angels, we look at care through a holistic lens. We want our home care solutions to cater to the whole person: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. Additionally, we want our clients to receive care both inside and outside the home. Catering to those specific realms gives seniors the opportunity to live fulfilling lives. We believe that a senior’s social well-being is very important, and through our Senior Care Program, we help local seniors develop their social skills by using modern technology.
Seniors can develop socially by utilizing modern technology in order to connect with their loved ones (family, friends, etc.) and the world around them. Some of the modern technology that we inform our seniors of includes FaceTime, Skype, and Facebook.
Recent studies have shown that surfing the internet can decrease depression by 20 percent. Additionally, a University of Arizona study found that seniors who used Facebook showed a 25 percent increase in boosting their memory skills. Utilizing these technological resources through our home care solutions can help open the door to communities that a senior may not have known had existed beforehand. Another study showed that seniors who frequently use social networking websites, like Facebook, have a positive emotional experience when measured by breathing rates, pupil dilation, and brain stimulation.
Through our Social Care Program, we teach our seniors about a variety of technologies that they can utilize to their advantages. These technologies include:
Our Social Care Program has helped thousands of seniors learn more about modern technology so they can interact with their loved ones in a brand new way. If you’re interested in learning more about our home care solutions, contact your local Visiting Angels office today.
Because of this program, I was able to experience two of the greatest joys in life – becoming a grandmother and seeing my son become a new father. Skyping and Facebooking with my son and his family are now a normal part of my life. It helps me feel like I’m still an important part of their lives even though I’m miles and miles away. — Kathryn
— Kathryn
* Washington, D.C. based Phoenix Center
** Journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
A few years ago we started using Visiting Angels for part-time assistance for my elderly mother. We had tried other services, and we were very disappointed with the quality of care received. Visiting Angels was our last resort, and what a pleasure it was to find them. At the time we only needed assistance about 12-hrs per week. The caregivers were very nice and helpful. I mostly dealt with Sophia, who scheduled the caregivers, and checked in with me regularly to see how things were going. The entire staff were very pleasant to work with, and extremely accommodating. We recently moved mom to an assisted living facility, as she now needs full-time care. We were very pleased with the care and service we received from Visiting Angels, and we would happily recommend the service to anyone in need of the service.