In Home Companion Care Services for Seniors
Uplifting companion care and friendship for your loved one in Centennial, CO, and surrounding areas.
At Comfort Keepers®, we understand the incredible effects that socialization and companionship can have on elderly mental health and well-being. Opportunities to engage with others and grow relationships with friends, family, neighbors, and community members can help improve symptoms of depression, ease feelings of senior isolation and loneliness, and even reduce the risk of dementia.
By spending time with our caregivers, your loved one not only has someone at the ready to help around the house or help prepare a meal, but they also have a friend who offers social connection and a companion who can help them get back to doing the things that bring them joy.
What is Companion Care?
Companion care, or companionship, provides emotional support, friendship, and socialization. Common in home companion care activities include:
- Conversation and mental stimulation, such as playing games or listening to music
- Meal prep and time spent together over breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Light activity, such as a walk or time spent outside
- Laundry and light housekeeping
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Transportation to and from appointments and social events
- Reminders for personal care and grooming
- Medication reminders
At Comfort Keepers, we focus on activities that bring joy, provide mental stimulation, and encourage physical and emotional wellbeing. Our caregivers are in regular communication with a client’s loved ones to share progress, answer questions, and simply check in by providing companion care.
A Holistic Approach to Companion Care for Seniors
Caring for the whole person is at the center of our Interactive Caregiving™ philosophy. It’s a holistic approach that cares for the mind, body, spirit, and well-being. Instead of just doing for your loved one, we use every moment to do tasks and activities with them to increase engagement and fulfillment. By focusing on Interactive Caregiving™, we can elevate the spirits of our companion care clients and their families.
How Comfort Keepers Can Help
Our caregivers are trained and skilled in a broad range of companion care services that support home companion care and senior mental health including the following:
Nutrition and Meal Prep
Our caregivers can assist with grocery shopping and meal preparation, and support physician-prescribed nutrition and diet plans. Diet impacts overall well-being in a big way and decreases the likelihood of many common health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated more than 6 million deaths could have been avoided through better diets.
Whether someone is seeking help following a special diet or looking for companionship in the kitchen, our caregivers can provide the assistance necessary for wholesome at-home meals. Our goal is to make mealtime both healthy and enjoyable.
Conversation and Companionship
Studies show that seniors who stay socially engaged enjoy an improved quality of life compared to their solitary counterparts. They also have a lower tendency to develop depression and general cognitive decline. Our caregivers provide seniors with conversation, mealtime companionship, and camaraderie during their favorite activities. Completing tasks together helps clients and caregivers form lasting, meaningful relationships.
Discover how our unique approach to companion care services sets us apart from the rest and makes the process considerably less overwhelming. Understand why countless families choose Comfort Keepers and see firsthand how we are redefining in-home care services.
Laundry and Light Housekeeping
Our caregivers can take care of all laundry needs, either in the home or at a nearby laundromat. These services can include washing, drying, ironing, and putting clean laundry away.
Light housekeeping services include:
- vacuuming,
- dusting,
- sweeping,
- mopping,
- cleaning bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets),
- cleaning kitchens (sinks, appliances, counters, and taking out the trash),
- straightening all rooms,
- organizing closets and drawers,
- and cleaning any interior windows reachable without a ladder.
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Comfort Keepers companion care services can include grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, or other errands into the custom care plan to assist those who prefer not to, or can’t, leave their home.
Senior Transportation
We provide senior transportation services to help those who need assistance at home after a hospital stay or need a ride to and from important appointments.
Medication Reminders
Caregivers can help ensure that clients take their medication as prescribed by providing medication reminders. They can open medication containers, read care plans and prescription labels, and remind the client when it is time for the next dose.
FAQs About Companion Care Services
Are companion care services suitable for seniors with specific health conditions?
Yes, companion care services can be tailored to meet individual needs. This includes seniors with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's, or mobility issues. Caregivers are trained to support these particular needs, providing specialized care while also offering companionship and emotional support.
How can I arrange companion care services for a loved one?
Arranging companion care services involves reaching out to a reputable caregiver service like Comfort Keepers. After an assessment of your loved one's needs, a personalized care plan is drafted. Regular schedules are established, and adjustments are made as the individual's needs evolve.
How often can companion care services be provided to seniors?
Companion care services are very flexible and can be provided on an as-needed basis, ranging from a few hours a week to 24/7 care. The schedule would be tailored based on the individual needs and circumstances of the seniors and their families.
Comfort Keepers develops custom care plans that include physical safety and well-being, emotional health, and socialization. Our goal is to help our clients have the best quality of life while maintaining their independence at home.
Contact Us today to see how we can help.
