Senior Care in Ithaca and Cortland, NY
Uplifting personal care and friendship for your loved one in Cortland and surrounding areas
At Comfort Keepers®, we understand the profound impact socialization and companionship can have on the mental health and well-being of seniors. Engaging with others and building relationships with friends, family, neighbors, and community members can:
- Ease feelings of senior isolation and loneliness.
- Improve symptoms of depression.
- Reduce the risk of dementia.
By spending time with our caregivers, your loved one receives more than just help around the house—they gain a trusted friend and companion who can help them rediscover joy in their daily lives.
Serving Seniors in Ithaca and Cortland
We proudly provide companionship and care services to seniors in Ithaca, Cortland, and the surrounding communities. Our caregivers work to build meaningful relationships with clients while supporting their independence at home.
What is companion care?
Companion care offers emotional support, friendship, and socialization. It’s about being present to enhance everyday life and reduce isolation. Common home companion care activities include:
- Engaging conversation and mental stimulation, like playing games or listening to music.
- Meal preparation and dining together, making mealtime a shared experience.
- Light activity, such as walks or spending time outdoors.
- Laundry and light housekeeping, keeping the home organized and clean.
- Grocery shopping and errands, ensuring essential tasks are completed.
- Transportation services, supporting seniors in attending appointments or events.
- Medication reminders, to maintain health and well-being.
A holistic approach
Interactive Caregiving™ Philosophy
At Comfort Keepers, we believe in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through our Interactive Caregiving™ philosophy, we involve clients in their care by completing tasks with them rather than simply doing for them. This approach fosters engagement, promotes fulfillment, and elevates the spirits of seniors and their families.
How Comfort Keepers Can Help
Our caregivers are trained and skilled in a broad range of care services that support home companion care and senior mental health. This includes:
Nutrition and Meal Prep: Proper nutrition is essential for overall health. Our caregivers can:
Assist with grocery shopping and meal preparation.
Support physician-prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
Make mealtime enjoyable with companionship in the kitchen.
Conversation and Companionship: Social interaction improves quality of life and reduces the risk of depression and cognitive decline. Our caregivers:
Provide engaging conversation and companionship.
Join clients during meals and favorite activities.
Build meaningful, lasting relationships.
Laundry and Light Housekeeping: Keeping the home clean and organized is key to comfort and safety. Caregivers can:
Handle laundry tasks, including washing, drying, and folding.
Perform light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens.
Grocery Shopping and Errands: For seniors who prefer not to leave their homes, our caregivers can:
Handle grocery shopping and prescription pick-ups.
Run errands as part of a customized care plan.
Senior Transportation: We offer transportation services to:
Help seniors get to and from appointments.
Assist with post-hospitalization trips or errands.
Medication Reminders: To ensure seniors take medications as prescribed, caregivers can:
Provide reminders for dosage times.
Open medication containers and read prescription labels.
Why Choose Comfort Keepers in Ithaca and Cortland?
At Comfort Keepers, we create customized care plans that prioritize physical safety, emotional well-being, and socialization. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for seniors while helping them maintain independence at home.
Contact Us Today
Ready to learn more about how Comfort Keepers can support your loved one in Ithaca or Cortland?
Call Us Today! (607) 307-2722 to schedule a free consultation and discover how we can make a difference in your loved one’s life.
