How Caregivers in Somerset County Help Reduce Senior Isolation
When thinking of ways a caregiver can help your loved one in the Somerset County area, it’s common to first think of your loved one’s physical needs such as the need for help around the home as well as assistance with personal tasks like bathing and grooming. While these are all ways our compassionate caregivers at Visiting Angels® Somerset help our clients in the area, caring for their social and emotional needs is also a large part of what we do.
At Visiting Angels Somerset, our warmhearted caregivers understand that many seniors in Hillsborough, Somerset Township, Franklin Township, and the surrounding areas face isolation and loneliness. In today’s global world, it’s common for seniors to live great distances from their families. On top of these separations, other factors such as the death of a spouse or close friends, as well as mobility issues, often leave seniors more isolated than people of other ages. In fact, a study by the University of California in San Francisco found that 43 percent of seniors surveyed said they felt lonely, regardless of whether they lived alone or not.
Loneliness and isolation in seniors is more than just an emotional problem. These feelings of isolation can have a serious impact on seniors’ health and well-being. Feelings of isolation and loneliness have been linked to a wide range of illnesses and conditions, including chronic lung disease, depression, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Additionally, a study by the University of Chicago linked loneliness to a quicker cognitive decline and an increased risk of dementia.
How Our Caregivers Help Seniors in Somerset County
Our commitment to helping seniors in the Somerset County area live healthier, happier lives, means that our caregivers care for our clients social and emotional needs, as well as their physical well-being. We help our clients stay active and a part of their communities by providing transportation and accompaniment to social events and activities. We also help teach our clients social networking, such as Skype, Facebook, and FaceTime, so they can remain connected with friends and family. Additionally, our caregivers are there to provide companionship and compassionate support for the seniors in our area.
To help your loved one in the Somerset County area relieve feelings of loneliness and isolation, call Visiting Angels Somerset today to learn more about our dedicated caregivers.