The Link Between Loneliness and Health Complications

When seniors spend so much time alone at their homes, they might feel loneliness and social isolation. Regular visits from their family members and friends can help ease these feelings. However, when left unchecked these might develop into depression and/or increase the risk of other health problems. As your trusted home health provider, we aim to help these seniors reduce their health risks.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recent studies have found that social isolation increases a person’s risk of premature death from all causes. In addition, the studies also state that there is a 50% increased risk of dementia for socially isolated seniors. A 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke were also discovered. As a provider of home health care in Ohio, our services are personalized to address the concerns and needs of our clients.

One of our non medical home care services is being a reliable and trusted companion of our clients. A companion caregiver facilitates mentally-stimulating activities and encourages social interaction. They can also accompany the clients to community events or family gatherings.

Companionship has been proven to be effective in easing the loneliness and social isolation that seniors feel. Our professional caregivers can also assist the senior client in their activities of daily living. This encourages productivity and mobility in seniors.

As your go-to home care agency in Cleveland, Ohio, we at The Journey Ahead Home Care Agency, offer care services that help our clients be in optimal mental and physical health condition.