Companionship

Did you know that recent research reveals there’s a surprisingly strong link between social needs and health—even longevity? In one survey, four out of five physicians (85 percent) report that unmet social needs directly lead to worse health. The doctors say a patient’s social needs are just as important to address as their medical conditions. If these physicians could write prescriptions to cover their patient’s social needs, these scripts would account for 1 out of every 7 prescriptions they’d write, but as reality will have it, your aging parent’s physician cannot prescribe to cure their loneliness. Facing those feelings of loneliness may pose a challenge to some seniors, especially if they live alone. As seniors age they lose touch with others due to the inability to do things like drive their car or go on trips, but there’s an answer. Divine home care employees can be suitable companions for your aging parent to be responsible for the well-being of your aging parent.

• Friendly & Supportive Conversation
• Plan & Encourage Social Activities
• Encourage Light Exercise
• Encourage Active Thinking