Companion Care Services Archives - Sutton In-Home Senior Care

An Overview Of Companion Care

January 15, 2016 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Companion care involves the provision of emotional support and companionship for seniors who are still healthy enough to lead a good life at home. What is also part of this are medical services which make it easier for the elder to keep up their current lifestyle without too much trouble. Some of these services are light housekeeping, helping with daily living activities, medication reminders, etc. Companion care is generally availed by seniors living in their homes, but this option is…

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5 Things To Gift Your Elder This Christmas

December 24, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

It can be hard shopping for a senior loved one because you don’t know what to get them. What could be so special to someone who has had a lifetime of the gifts? And how do you know if they will like yours? If you were in such a dilemma, here is some help with that. Following is a list of things to gift your senior this Christmas. Blankets or throws: These may seem plain, but at least you can’t…

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Why Is It Important To A Consult Senior Care Advisor

November 24, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

It is hard to watch our parents getting old. But it is something that we can’t bring to a standstill. Getting old means losing independence; but it does not mean that we have to control the level of freedom that they enjoy. By providing your elders with better companion care services, you can help them keep a balance in their lives. If you were thinking about senior care options for the first time, you will have several questions about the…

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Why You Should Go With Companion Care For Your Elder

October 16, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Companion care is a popular option for many people these days. It is easier on the person involved if they can continue in their familiar setting while receiving the required support and care. Companion care services can offer a valuable and healthy relief to all concerned. The person being cared for can retain a sense of dignity. Seniors often find it hard to hold onto a sense of self-worth, especially if afflicted with bouts of incontinence. This is a significant…

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When Nursing Home Care Is Appropriate For An Elder

July 21, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

It is not an uncommon opinion that moving a family member to a nursing home is not the thing to do. But while it is true that transitioning from the familiar into a totally new setting can be difficult for them, this option also benefits them in many ways. One advantage is that this places them with access to 24-hour care. If they ever need help, it will always be available. Trained medical professionals will always be nearby, which is…

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Companion Care For Elderly

June 2, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Companion care services provide patient companions for people who are sick or old. The families can contact these services and hire a patient companion whom they like. Reports indicate that majority of the elders like to stay back in their own home with a patient companion instead of being sent to an old age home. A patient companion stays with the senior all the time and provides him/her with emotional support and comfort. What an elder person needs the most…

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Personal Care Services For Senior Citizens

May 6, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Old age is one of the most difficult times in a person’s times. Elderly people need frequent attention, care, consolation, and assistance. Usually, the elderly tend to feel isolated very soon, especially when there is no one around them. This creates a lot of tension in them, and consequently they fall victims to a number of health problems and trauma. Remember that what an elderly needs the most is not expensive treatment or other material things, but our care, affection,…

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About Companion Care

March 20, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

These days’ companion care services provide convenient respite to those looking after elderly persons in their homes. Many people opt to care for their loved ones themselves, rather than have them set up in nursing homes. However, sometimes they don’t have the time or the resources to manage this all by themselves, and this is especially true in the cases of working single parents who have to look after an ageing father or mother. Statistical projections from BLS show that…

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