Signs That Your Loved One Needs Companion Care

Companion care is just what it sounds like. It is senior care from a companion. These are professional caregivers that we match to your senior’s personality, so they can become friends. We offer companion caregivers because too many seniors become lonely and depressed. Though they may try to hide it, your senior may also need a companion. Here’s how to tell if your senior needs companion support.

1. They Go Out Less Than They Used To

It’s counterintuitive, but seniors can sometimes reject the very support they need. If your senior is staying in a lot more than they used to, and avoiding their favorite places, it may be because they are lonely. Sometimes it isn’t fun to go out if you don’t have someone to share the experience with. Our companions can bring your seniors out to their favorite places in Oakville.

2. They Respond Defensively When You Bring It Up

It can be hard to admit when you need help. This is especially true of seniors who don’t want to feel like they are a burden on other people. If you bring up loneliness with your parents or ask why they don’t go out more, and they react defensively, they may need support. If you are struggling to move past their defensiveness, ask your parent to try senior companion care, but don’t frame it as a cure for loneliness.

3. They Talk About Old Friends and Family Members

When you don’t have a company to look forward to, you might start to think back on all the good times you’ve had in the past. Seniors who are lonely may think and talk about the past more frequently. They may focus on old friends who have passed on, or whom they can no longer see due to distance or health problems. Even if you can’t drive your senior out of Oakville to see their friends, you can get them new friends to connect with through companion care.

4. Over and Under Consumption

Seniors have usually managed to achieve their old age through moderation, food, spending, and other things. So, sudden changes can be a sign of loneliness. Look for these signs:

• Eating less, out of depression
• Buying things, out of boredom
• Picking up old habits like smoking
• Increase in drinking

Any of these signs may indicate that your senior could use a new friend. If you’re interested, you can get senior companion care for your senior in Oakville from iCare Home Health. Their companion caregiver will be matched to their personality.