Companion Care Services in Kalamazoo

How Companionship Can Affect Health

We need other people around us to survive and flourish. More and more research shows this is true. Even introverts depend on social contact to improve mood and cognition. That's true for seniors in Kalamazoo, too. At Visiting Angels^® Southwest Michigan, our companion care services offer meaningful conversation and social contact for those we look after.

For seniors who are aging in place, we know it's not enough to have assistance with physical tasks. Emotional support and companionship are critical, too.

3 Ways That Companionship Changes Health Outcomes

Isolation is a serious concern as our loved ones age. Infrequent social contact can contribute to all kinds of health problems, including heart disease, depression, and dementia. Having companionship, on the other hand, can tangibly contribute to improved health outcomes:

• It keeps us alert. For seniors, staying mentally active helps to reduce the potential for cognitive decline. Social contact is crucial to that. When we interact with others, it activates our cognitive skills in many different ways, relying on focus, memory, problem-solving, and perception. Even passing conversations or small talk can have an impact. Regular companionship can make it easier to stay sharp and mentally alert.
• It offers purpose. For older individuals, social isolation is deeply connected to hopelessness and depression. Interacting with friends, family, or a dedicated caregiver can reduce the potential for those effects. Being able to give and receive emotional support is incredibly meaningful. Not only can it alleviate moments of anxiety or distress, this process also helps people feel purposeful and satisfied.
• It helps us branch out. Having others around makes it easier to try new things. Other people's enthusiasm can be contagious, provoking us to take lessons, enroll in a class, or join a social club. For seniors in Kalamazoo, having companion care services can even make it easier to pursue brand-new activities. Our caregivers can help clients get to social engagements or other appointments if needed.

Companion Care Services For Seniors in Kalamazoo

At Visiting Angels Southwest Michigan, we're dedicated to looking after seniors in:

• Kalamazoo
• Richland
• Comstock
• Oshtemo
• Plainwell
• Portage
• And throughout the surrounding area

If you have a family member aging in place alone, we can make sure they get support. With regular companion care services, we can ease the emotional and physical challenges of aging.

Get started with companion care services in Kalamazoo. Visiting Angels Southwest Michigan makes it easy to set up the right care for your loved one—just call (269) 459-6464.