Companionship
Feelings of loneliness and depression are common among the elderly, who often find themselves isolated from friends and family members. Many families turn to us, looking for care partners who can keep their loved ones emotionally and physically engaged.
Companionship is more than just visiting your loved one at home, it’s getting them out of the home.
We help clients by:
At ApexCare, our caregivers are trained to provide companionship that will keep your loved ones active and smiling for the years to come. We believe that a critical part of caring for a client is ensuring that they thrive emotionally and socially, even in their later years.
Companionship may include:
Accomodating Physical Limitations
Every client is different. Some are still physically quite active, while many others are limited due to age or illness. We assign a Care Manager to every client to develop what we call a Social Plan of Care. We’ll work with you to learn what activities your family member prefers, while taking into account their physical capabilities and other limitations.
Our caregivers use these Social Plans to structure their interactions with clients, finding opportunities to work in preferred activities over the course of a care session. Building on these plans, caregivers can find other things that your loved one enjoys, encouraging them to stay mentally and physically active through a growing variety of activities.
Whether it’s as simple as being with them to watch a favorite show, or taking a walk around a local park, we help your loved ones take part in the things that make them happy.
Help Your Loved One Out of The House
Loneliness can have serious effects on the mental health of loved ones. Unfortunately, as we get older, it can be difficult to visit with friends and neighbors, or even run simple errands. Sometimes, these challenges can lead someone to feel less inclined to stay in touch with old friends, or even leave the house altogether. Loneliness and depression can even lead to even neglecting important needs like eating or maintaining hygiene.
Our caregivers also transport and accompany clients to social events, medical appointments, and day-to-day errands. We can even help them arrange a social gathering, all the while providing a comfortable safety net that only an experienced caregiver can offer.
COMPANIONSHIP FAQS
Everyone ages differently, and some people experience physical impairments that others do not. Using a Social Plan of Care, and by speaking directly with your loved ones, we can find out what activities are best suited for them. One of the most popular activities is simply involves the use of a Fit-Band. It’s a safe and easy way for caregivers to provide strength and aerobic exercise for our clients. Many under our care have said they look forward to this activity with our caregivers.
This is a legitimate concern that many families have. A generational gap can be a challenge, and can make some clients initially unwilling or unable to interact with a caregiver. ApexCare understands these difficulties well, and we train our team members to handle these situations with patience. If your loved one requests a different caregiver, we can accommodate their requests right away.
Dementia and Ahlzheimer’s are major concerns for many of the families who turn to ApexCare, and they are afraid that a loved one’s perceived rudeness or lack of social filters due to the effects of these diseases may interfere with care and companionship. We have caregivers on staff with the training and experience necessary to care for clients suffering from these conditions.
Depression and loss can be difficult at any age, and it can present a unique challenge for a caregiver. What we have learned is that patience and encouragement are the best tools at the disposal of our caregivers, and we can still help your loved one even under these circumstances.
Our caregivers are required to have their own vehicles and insurance plan under their name, and ApexCare tracks insurance expiration dates. They can transport your loved one where they need or want to go. Mileage is recorded and billed at the IRS mileage reimbursement rate. If your loved one prefers travelling in their own vehicle, our caregivers can accommodate this request.
Yes. Many clients have specific preferences, and we are able to select caregivers that meet these needs.
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