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Is Companion Care Right For You?

Companion care provides aging adults companionship as well as assistance with housekeeping tasks. While companion care appears to be simple on the surface, it has a more significant impact on the well-being of older adults. A rising number of adults report that they are living alone. For them, being alone can lead to a higher risk of depression as well as other health complications such as high blood pressure. Outside of health-related issues, older adults who are living alone also need to consider their safety within their home. While doing housekeeping tasks may not seem like much, there is still the chance that an aging loved one may hurt themselves with no one to assist them. This is where a companion caregiver comes in. Having a companion caregiver allows your aging loved one to have the emotional and physical support they need. By spending time with your loved one, a companion caregiver helps reduce the feeling of loneliness. Knowing that there is someone who can keep you