Are you feeling worn out, stressed out, and burned out trying to take care of a senior parent who is living independently? You’re not alone. Caregiver burnout is a real medical condition that affects many adults who are trying to take care of senior parents.
Taking care of a senior parent who has medical issues can be overwhelming when you’re also trying to juggle a full-time job and taking care of your kids. Sometimes it’s just not possible to take care of everyone’s needs without neglecting your own.
When that happens, you may become resentful, tired, overwhelmed, or feel like you just can’t do it anymore. You need a break. And companion care at home can give you the break you need.
Companion care at home is specialized care for seniors who are living independently and need more socialization and time with people. If you don’t have the time to visit with your senior parent every day a companion can do that.
With companion care at home your senior parent will get regular daily visits from a companion who is just there to spend quality time with your senior parent. Together, a companion and your senior parent can do activities that will enrich your senior parent’s physical and mental health like:
Do Puzzles Together
Puzzles are a great way to keep the brain active. Whether it’s a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, or word search, these activities help improve memory and focus. A companion can work on the puzzle alongside the senior, giving them a chance to talk, laugh, and solve problems together. It’s also a relaxing way to pass time without screens or stress.
Arts and Crafts
Doing crafts is a fun, hands-on activity that lets seniors be creative. They can paint, color, knit, make greeting cards, or try simple DIY projects. A companion care provider can help gather the supplies, guide them through the steps, and offer help when needed. Crafts are not only enjoyable — they also improve hand strength and coordination. When finished, the senior can proudly display or gift their creations.
Go Outside
Getting outside is good for both the body and the mind. A companion can take your parent outside into the yard, or sit on the porch with them so that your senior parent can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. It will help your senior parent’s mental health and their physical health to get out in the sun, say hi to the neighbors, and enjoy seeing the seasons change.
Cook or Bake Simple Meals
Many seniors enjoy cooking or baking but may not feel confident doing it alone anymore. Companion care at home can help by picking recipes, prepping ingredients, and working alongside them in the kitchen. Together, they can make simple meals, bake cookies, or prepare snacks. This activity brings back good memories and helps the senior feel useful and involved. Plus, it results in something tasty to share.
Play Games or Cards
Board games and card games are a fun way to pass time and keep the mind active. Depending on the senior’s interests and abilities, the companion can choose games like checkers, dominoes, Go Fish, or Uno. These games help with memory, thinking, and even fine motor skills. More importantly, they create moments of joy and connection.
If you or an aging loved one are considering companion care at home in Burr Ridge, IL, please contact the caring staff at Suburban Home Care today at (630) 964-9000.
There are several great reasons why Suburban Home Care® should be your choice for quality homecare. All of our Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides are screened, trained, bonded and insured.
Every family needs to be aware that almost every Homeowner’s insurance policy specifically excludes anyone working within your home. If the person you hire becomes injured while working for you, you will become personally responsible for all of their medical bills. This has left several families very vulnerable when their caregiver injured themselves at their home.
The potential to lose everything you have worked so hard to achieve seems an unnecessary risk. Every one of Suburban Home Care®’s employees are completely covered by insurance so you and your loved ones can relax knowing that if something unforeseen happens to your caregiver, they are completely covered by insurance.
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