At Visiting Angels San Ramon, we look at senior care through a holistic lens. We want our services 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 Social Care Program, our in-home caregivers help seniors in San Ramon, Danville, Pleasanton, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Concord and surrounding areas in California 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**.
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 how our in-home caregivers can help your loved one stay connected to the important people in their lives, contact our San Ramon, CA office today.
* Washington, D.C. based Phoenix Center
** Journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Visiting Angels lives up to its name! They are a gift from above when you most need it! My mother was rushed to the ER one night with breathing problems. She spent the next 7 days in the ICU, with everyone hoping she would get better. After seven days of no improvement, my family and I, including my mother, started making "next step" plans. My mother wanted hospice care and, as executor, I wanted to fulfill her wishes. So much information was coming at me at once!! So many decisions had to be made - quickly! It was overwhelming, but I wanted to do the right thing! I called Kelly Miller, of Visiting Angels, and she was able to walk me through my options. She did so quietly and compassionately. She explained things in a way that both helped me to present the information to my mom and helped my mom make the decision she needed to make. My family and I miss my mom everyday, but are so thankful Kelly Miller, and her Visiting Angels team, were there when we needed them. I highly recommend Visiting Angels and I am e