Home Care in Marina Del Rey CA: Home Care for Widowed Seniors

As our parents or grandparent’s age, it can sometimes be difficult to see all of the changes they go through.  Unfortunately, one of these changes might include losing a spouse; their best friend.  This process isn’t easy on the entire family, but it is especially hard on our senior loved one that is going through the loss.  There are ways to help them cope with the loneliness and to keep them in a healthy state of mind.  A home care companion can help them around the house, and keep them company. 

We need to realize that our loved one, that is suffering the loss, will need time to grieve and that time must be respected and supported by family members.  Being there for them, helping around the house, and taking care of all the calls and paperwork could mean the world to them during this difficult time.

Family members must be able to recognize the signs of loneliness, or depression and seek help for their senior loved one; home care companions are also trained to notice these signs in seniors.  These conditions are not abnormal after a loss; after all, the two might have been soul mates for decades.  It is important to remember, if the symptoms aren’t dealt with, it can begin to affect your loved one’s health. There are support groups that your senior family member can join, and a home care companion can help with getting them there and even sitting with them, if they don’t want to be left alone.  This is a good place for them to hear other’s stories and know that they are not alone in what they are going through; and who knows, they might just meet a few new friends.

This may also be a good time to introduce new social activities, such as a card group, a knitting club, an exercise or dance class, or maybe even volunteering at a local church, school, or hospital.  This type of activity will not only keep your senior loved one’s mind off of their loss, but will also allow them to be engaged in physical, mental, and social activity; which is important in keeping them healthy and happy.

Make sure that your senior loved one is invited, and makes it to all of the family functions.  This will help them to feel less lonely and also get them involved with fun activities.  If it isn’t always easy to pick the family member up or find alternative transportation, a home care companion can help with getting them there.

After a loss, the important thing is to keep your senior loved one engaged in family activity, social activity, and companionship.  Between family members and a home care companion, a senior should be able to sense all of the support and continue with a healthy lifestyle.

There’s no one answer to the question of when the time is right for in-home care.

However, if you consider the points raise here today, you’ll have a better idea of when it’s time for in-home care.

And, if you have any follow-up questions, please contact us (310) 400-6869…we are always here to assist…You are Important to Us!

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