As family members go over their individual responsibilities, their lack of presence may slowly but gradually affect their elderly loved one’s emotional, physical, and mental health. The presence of a companion whom the elderly can lean on when their family members are not there brings far-reaching impacts to the life of the elderly.
What Companions Do
Companions are usually outside of the family circle. Although they are strangers the first time they arrive in the home of their care recipient, this relationship may grow over time as the elderly learn to express themselves freely to their companions. One pivotal responsibility that companions at Liberty In-Home Health Care LLC do is bridge the elderly’s loneliness to venues that will facilitate healthy socialization. They accompany their care recipients on walks, film viewing, social gatherings, and hobbies.
Companions vary in the responsibilities they perform. Often, the scope of their job is not limited to accompanying their care recipients. Depending on the care plan arrived at by caregivers, case managers, and physicians, companions may extend thoughtful assistance in the following:
- Personal Care and ADL Assistance
Assistance in personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and ambulation - Medication Assistance
Preparation of maintenance medications, monitoring of medication intake, reminders for self-administered medications, and request for pharmacy refills - Meal Preparation
Shopping for ingredients and preparation and storage of meals - Running Errands
Assistance in letter correspondence and paying bills - Safety Assessment
Checking potential hazards in the home and suggesting modifications
Do You Have Questions?
Get in touch with us through our Contacts page so we can readily respond to your concerns. If you are considering home care but unsure of the extent of the services you need, you may set an appointment with us.