There
is more to senior companionship that just providing senior home care
in Vancouver. Seniors can benefit from spending quality time with
other people, adults and children alike. But as we get older, our
social circle often becomes smaller. The number of people seniors
interact with on a regular basis might dwindle. This is why many
seniors might feel isolated and lonely.
Providing
companionship through Senior
Home Care in Vancouver
can offer the following important benefits:
1. It
can help prevent or stall the progress of dementia.
There
are studies out there that prove having a social life and interacting
with people on a daily basis may help in preventing the onset of
dementia. Just the act of conversing with someone already helps boost
mental and memory functions, according to studies.
2. Companionship
can help prolong life.
Much
has also been said about the benefits of companionship when it comes
to preventing premature death.
3. Seniors
who enjoy companionship tend to have lower risks of cardiovascular
diseases.
According
to studies, seniors who are socially isolated or who suffer from
depression and loneliness have a 32% increased chance of getting a
stroke. About 29% of them are more likely to acquire coronary heart
disease.
4. It
can help speed up recovery from surgery, injuries and illnesses.
Nerve
injuries tend to recover faster when the injured enjoys company of
the people he/she loves.
It
is important to provide your senior family member with a lot of
companionship. A caregiver from Just Like Family may also ensure that
your family member gets quality and meaningful companionship that
goes beyond just providing basic necessities.
To
know more about In
Home Senior Care in Vancouver
please visit our website: https://www.justlikefamily.ca/
