The Importance of Social Activity, Keeping Seniors Brains Healthy

The reason Senior Helpers of Rock Hill SC offers companionship is not to just be a sitter for your loved one.  The importance of companionship reaches further than just keeping your loved one safe it also is keeping up their social activity, whether it is through communication or encouraging them to participate in an activity they love and can still do.  Social Activity is very important for everyone’s cognitive health.  It can prevent depression and it keeps our brains stimulated.  So many of our clients who have come to us in their early stages of dementia are those that have been recently widowed or may have moved into smaller apartments that are no longer as close to their friends or family. We have noticed many times that companionship has proven to be the best medicine in improving their behavior because it gives them back that social connection that they have lost.  They are less agitated, think positively and want to get out and do things.  We also work with the families to educate them on techniques and approaches on how to communicate with your loved one who is suffering from signs of dementia. 

If you have a loved one that is often left alone and seems unmotivated to do things, please consider looking into a companion for them.  They can benefit from just a few days out of the week of socialization, and it may prevent them from future cognitive decline and depression. 

Some things to look for that are signs that your loved one needs help:  Forgetfulness, short tempered, wants to remain home, is not taking care of their personal hygiene, calling you more than normal, unhealthy eating habits, sleeping a lot.

If you are concerned about your loved one contact us today at 803-329-4357