More seniors than ever before want to live in their own homes as they get older. For most seniors living at home has some big physical and mental health benefits. Seniors who live at home tend to be healthier and happier. But that doesn’t mean there are no challenges that seniors face when they live independently. Often, seniors who live alone are lonely. They don’t get enough social contact or interaction with other people. Companion care at home services is a great solution if your senior parent wants to live independently but hates being lonely.
If your mom or dad has companion care at home a companion will visit them on a regular schedule. Your senior parent’s companion can share meals with them, share conversations with them, play board games or card games, and just hang out with your mom or dad for a few hours.
Companion care at home is the best way to make sure that your mom or dad is getting socialization outside of just the immediate family and their doctor.
Some of the other challenges that seniors face when they live independently are:
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1. Managing Health and Medications
Often, seniors living at home have trouble remembering when to take their medications. Many seniors take multiple medications each day. Some medicines require specific timing or need to be taken with food. Missing doses or taking too much can cause serious health risks. Scheduling regular check-ups and following health routines can also be a challenge, especially if appointments are far away.
Companion care at home can help your mom or dad manage their medications, schedule doctor visits, pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy, and manage any chronic symptoms that they have.
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2. Maintaining the Home
Taking care of a home can be a lot of work, especially for seniors with limited mobility, limited reach, and other age-related mobility challenges. Chores like cleaning, mowing the lawn, or making small repairs can become difficult.
Reaching high shelves, bending down to scrub, or lifting heavy objects may be unsafe for seniors. Problems like leaks or broken appliances can be stressful and might need quick attention.
Companion care at home can help your mom or dad keep up the home. Care providers often do light housework like dusting, vacuuming, doing the dishes, and doing the laundry so your senior parent doesn’t have to do it all.
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3. Getting Around and Running Errands
Transportation can be a big hurdle for seniors. Some may no longer drive, making it hard to get groceries, pick up medications, or attend appointments. Public transportation might not be available, safe, or convenient. Relying on friends or family for rides can be uncomfortable or unreliable. Not being able to run errands easily can lead to a lack of essentials and disrupt daily life.
If your mom or dad has companion care at home, their care provider can take your senior parent to any medical or other appointments. They can also take them shopping or out to run errands.
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4. Managing Finances and Bills
Keeping up with bills, banking, and other financial tasks can be challenging. Many financial services are online, which may feel confusing or risky for some seniors.
Forgetting to pay a bill or missing a payment deadline can lead to fees or service interruptions. Scams targeting seniors are also a growing concern. It’s important to track spending and save money but doing it all alone can be stressful.
You can help your mom or dad with this by putting reminders on a calendar and their phone, setting up autopay on their accounts, and making sure that utilities get paid on time.
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5. Staying Physically Safe
Physical safety at home is a big concern. Simple tasks like climbing stairs, reaching up high, or lifting heavy items can be hazardous. Bathrooms and kitchens, with slippery surfaces and sharp objects, can also pose risks. And your mom or dad may feel unsafe at night when they are home alone.
Companion care at home care can help seniors feel more secure at home at night. Security cameras, motion-activated lights, and establishing friendships with neighbors can also help.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services in Memphis County TN, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (901) 300-8576
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Lakeland, Hernando, Olive Branch, Arlington, Atoka, Southaven, Bartlett, Marion, Shelby County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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