Companionship

Companionship is an important but often overlooked benefit of live in care. Live in care has been shown to improve both physical and mental welling. The carer will be on hand when you need but will also use discretion and be aware when you need your own space.

According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, “The number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/6. This compares to around 1.4 million in 2016/7 – a 49% increase in 10 years.”

Loneliness is not just an emotional condition either, it can have a very real effect on your physical health as well.

The Campaign to End Loneliness noted:

• Your risk of death can increase by 26% when living with loneliness
• Smoking 15 cigarettes a day has the same negative health effects as loneliness
• Obesity is less of a risk to health than loneliness
• It can increase your risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke
• It increases the risk of high blood pressure
• One of the risk factors for depression in later life is loneliness
• Early mortality is a risk when loneliness causes severe depression
• Individuals are put at greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia by experiencing loneliness

Our carers are all selectively recruited for their kind and compassionate approach to their roles. Carers can:

• Help with all activities and hobbies.
• Help you to keep and look after your pets
• Take you to any social events
• Provide a 'listening ear'
• Offer reassurance when need
• Night support