Ever since the pandemic, many people have found themselves more isolated and alone. This is especially true for the elderly. And while the majority of the pandemic restrictions have either been lifted or eased, many elderly are still isolating themselves due to poor health conditions. They may have also found many services have still not returned, so programs that used to keep them active and help them connect with others may not be available anymore.

As a caregiver of an elderly loved one, especially one who lives alone, you may worry about them feeling lonely and isolated. While you can do your part of connecting with them regularly, because of time and/or distance, you may not be able to do it as often as they’d like.

One option may be to hire someone to provide companion care at home. A professional care provider can help your loved one stay connected with someone and provide social interactions to enrich her life. While together they can discover many different activities to enjoy together, here are just a few ways a companion care at home provider can help your loved one feel less lonely.

• Meal prep and companionship. Eating alone can be very hard for some people. It makes the food less enjoyable and often causes the person to not only eat less but to make poor food choices. When only eating by yourself, it can just seem easier to have a bowl of cereal and get it over with. Having a companion care at home provider help prepare healthy meals and then join your loved one at the table for conversation as they enjoy the food, is a great way to help your loved one not only abate those feelings of loneliness but eat better and enjoy her meals more.
• Entertain. No, your companion care at home provider will not put on a vaudeville show each time she visits. But she can join your loved one in a fun game of UNO or help her put a puzzle together. Playing games and interacting with others will help your loved one feel less isolated and will also help to exercise her cognitive thinking functions. It’s a double win while having tons of fun.
• Be active. If your loved one is nervous about walking on her own or doesn’t want to swim without someone nearby, a companion care at home provider can help by being that partner when she visits. Together they can take the dog out for a walk or if your loved one has a pool, your care provider can sit by the pool while your loved one does laps, not only providing companionship but making sure your loved one stays safe while she is physically active.

There are many ways a companion care at home provider can connect with and help your loved one feel less lonely and isolated. They will work with the family to determine what options are best for everyone, and your loved one will feel a bit less alone in the world.

If you or an aging loved one are considering companion care at home in Coronado, CA please contact the caring staff at A Passion for Care today. Call (858) 798-5005

A Passion for Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Point Loma, and surrounding areas.

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Pat Melzer

Owner at A Passion for Care

Like many people in the senior care business, founder Pat Melzer was motivated by personal experience to start an in-home senior service business in 2010. After watching chronic conditions, dementia, and surgeries take over the life of her once very intelligent and lively mother-in-law, Pat saw the enormity of the need for better in-home care. Drawing on her 23 years of experience in the computer industry as a software product manager, engineering manager and computer programmer, she decided to develop best practices to build an organization that provides truly excellent, personalized care. Throughout the company’s history, Pat has been personally and professionally committed to ensuring your loved one receives the quality care they deserve. With often heroic efforts by the staff and dedicated caregivers, the vision has become a reality to be very proud of.

Making the transition to a completely new industry brought the opportunity to learn and grow, which continues still today. Pat studied Gerontology in San Diego State University’s certificate program and became licensed as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), a Home Health Aide (HHA), and completed the California Certification Program for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCCFE) as a Certified Administrator. She presented workshops at Aging in America Conference four years in a row and served as Chair of the San Diego Regional Home Care Council 2019-2020 and was the education board member for several years. More recently, Pat became a Certified Senior Advisor and was a San Diego Business Journal “50 over 50 2022 Women of Influence Honoree”.

Pat and her husband Roland have lived outside San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley for over three decades. She has two children who are grown professionals and three grandchildren. Pat enjoys traveling to, and visits from, family and friends throughout the year. While at home in San Pasqual Valley, she and Roland enjoy peaceful views and exploring the surrounding valleys.

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