Care Community
People need People! Social Isolation is Linked to Dementia and Depression.
Retirement community residents experience a range of benefits over retirees who live elsewhere.
These include greater happiness, more exercise, better social life and improved health to name just a few.
An in-depth study by ProMatura in the UK is the largest ever conducted and involved a total of 2799 residents from 81 retirement communities run by 15 operators, as well as 1111 retirees who were considering moving into a retirement community.
The report found that residents in retirement communities enjoy the following benefits compared to those with other living arrangements:
• stay healthier for longer
• more active
• less lonely
• greater sense of a safety net
• feel more secure
• enjoy life more
• enjoy more privacy
• feel more in control of their lives
When it comes to care communities, companionship is the most important. Care companions provide various levels of support depending on your specific needs, giving you the friendship, encouragement and care you need to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Let’s learn a little more about Companionship
When you are still healthy and independent, companionship is mostly about providing emotional support. From engaging in conversation, playing games and keeping active to helping out with housekeeping and medication, care companions align their services to the unique needs of those in their care.
Companionship provides social contact
When you or your aging parent live at home you can suffer from feelings of isolation and loneliness. Especially if you live far from family and friends. A care companion provides daily opportunities to socialise, giving you someone to share your news with, talk about your problems and interests, get advice, and tell stories about your youth. Socialising is a vital part of fending off depression and keeping the body and mind in shape.
The benefit of Companionship
Many studies show that social isolation is linked with higher risks of stroke, heart disease, dementia, and depression. Whether it’s for a few hours a week or every day, companionship enables you to live as normal a life as possible, while remaining independent.
At TOTALCARE, we understand that you want the best quality of life for your or your aging parent.
Our dedicated Care Companions ensure that you get the very best care and support 24-hours a day, while also providing many opportunities for socialising and taking part in activities.
We provide world-class care with a local heart.
You can choose stylish accommodation that suits your needs, while nutritious meals, professional medical care, social activities, landscaped gardens and a range of sophisticated amenities encourage a healthy and purpose-filled care community living experience.
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