Why the Senior Adult in Your Life May Need Emotional Support

As you age, it’s important to establish a care routine to help you in your elderly years. Part of that care includes emotional support, which can help seniors feel more comfortable in their home. At Elite Home Care, we know how important it is to receive emotional support as a senior adult. Find our top three reasons below!

Confidence and Safety

Emotional support is a huge confidence builder for seniors. Typically, seniors lose motor skills as they age, which results in a large percentage of falls in the home or inability to perform everyday tasks. When you establish a caretaking routine that includes emotional support or daily wellness checks, you can feel confident being in your own home knowing that someone is there to help you or check on you.

Coping

As you age, there is generally a sense of loss for your younger years, which results in depression for some seniors. In fact, nearly 14% of all adults who require home care develop some form of depression. Emotional support can come in the form of your caretaker, whether that’s a family member or a member of our team. If you feel a sense of depression or are having a hard time coping with adjusting to your new normal, hiring a caretaker is a great opportunity to gain someone in your corner.

Respecting Privacy

Did you know that hiring a caretaker does not mean that person needs to always be in your home? You can work with a caretaker for companion care only, which is meant for emotional support, small tasks, and helping with errands. Taking steps into home care does not mean you need to lose your sense of privacy.

Contact Elite Home Care

Does companion care or some form of caretaking for emotional support sound like the right fit for you? Contact the team at Elite Home Care to learn more! We have locations spanning from Greenville to Conway, SC and are here to help you and your family today.