Companion Care vs Personal Care
Companionship and personal care are both services that we provide at Comfort Keepers of Evansville. Here are a few differences between them and how Comfort Keepers stands out.
There are a few big differences between personal care and companion care, but what exactly are those differences? Personal care focuses on the physical needs of the client, while companion care provides social and emotional support. Here's a closer look at both types of care, and what makes Comfort Keepers of Evansville different compared to other in-home care agencies within the community.
Personal care supports daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and toileting.
Personal care is a great option for seniors, who want to live independently but find that daily activities and tasks present difficulty as they age. This form of care helps seniors in Logansport maintain their daily routine, enabling them to remain at home with dignity and respect, versus being a resident at a care facility. These in-home care services are necessary if a senior, or other adult, is unable to perform them safely without the assistance of a caregiver.
At Comfort Keepers, we perform an in-home assessment as part of our process to determine if personal care is necessary.
Companion care is for socialization and preventing isolation.
In-home companion care focuses on socialization and preventing isolation, which is a real problem in the senior community. It allows seniors and other adults to continue living in their own homes while receiving visits from a caregiver who provides services that focus on physical, mental, and emotional engagement. Companion care can improve a senior's quality of life by bringing companionship, reducing isolation, and providing additional support in maintaining an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their home. Furthermore, this type of care promotes better physical and mental health.
Benefits of Companionship for Seniors Include:
- Prevents Loneliness
- Helps Combat Isolation
- Increase Social Skills
- Encourages Mental Stimulation
- Increases Sense of Purpose
At Comfort Keepers, we focus on providing clients with the highest level of care through our unique approach to in-home senior care, called Interactive Caregiving. The focus of Interactive Caregiving is doing things with our clients instead of doing things for them. This applies to both our personal care and companion care services in Evansville and the surrounding area. Keep in mind, companion care is also a component of personal care. At Comfort Keepers, we can develop a custom care plan for your loved one that includes physical safety and well-being, emotional health, and socialization.
We would love an opportunity to learn more about you, your senior loved one, and your need for care. Contact a member of our team today.
