The Benefits of a Companionship Service

According to the latest National Poll on Healthy Aging sponsored by the AARP, about a third of American seniors ages 50 to 80 have reported feeling lonely. Identified causes include deteriorating physical conditions, poor mental health, living alone, and living in lower-income homes, among others.

Fortunately, loneliness can be reversed with the right strategies. One of the most effective ways to do so is by enlisting the help of a high-quality companionship service. We offer this very service at Goodwill Healthcare, Inc., the leading home care in Poconos, Pennsylvania, along with our other homemaker services.

A companionship service is one of our key offerings as a home care provider in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, as it is able to address the most common reason for loneliness—a lack of meaningful social engagement—while also providing basic assistance. Moreover, it can provide them with the following benefits:

• Longer lifespan
  Per the report from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, social isolation increases the risk of premature death. With a companionship service, seniors are provided with a way to enjoy the constant social connection.
• Decreased risk for dementia
  Having a companion means having a daily dose of meaningful interactions which, according to one Swedish study, can help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
• Faster recovery
  According to a study published by Ohio State University researchers, positive social interaction helps hasten to heal. Through a companionship service, as well as personal care assistance in Pennsylvania, seniors can have a faster recovery from injuries and surgeries.
• Peace of mind
  With a companionship service, seniors can have the peace of mind that they have someone to call on in case of emergencies or when they need assistance, allowing them to go about their day with fewer worries.