Emotional Support & Community Inclusion
If you’re feeling a little more lonely or isolated than usual, you might like our companion caregivers to provide companionship, to engage in conversation, and accompany you to social events or clubs. This service promotes mental stimulation and a sense of belonging, which is crucial for your overall happiness and health. It could be as simple as help getting to and from appointments, out to meet friends and family or just some companionship and a lunch. Getting to the beach or a local park might not be as easy anymore but with some assistance it might not be as out of reach as you think.
Using these services can help you avoid feeling isolated or lonely, and help keep you living your life and connecting with your community, friends, and family.
What’s Included in Our Companion Care Services?
Our Social Support & Community Connection service is all about enhancing your cognitive and emotional wellbeing by fostering social engagement and connection.
To help you promote your independence and emotional wellbeing, companion care can be just a couple of hours a week or part of a regular activity. The service we offer include:
- Companionship visits including visiting your friends and family
- Assistance with social activities such as day trips to see a movie or visit the museum
- Support for attending clubs or events
- Assistance with connecting to community resources
- Mental and emotional support
- Arranging visits from a Pet Therapy Dog
- Visiting your local park, gardens or beach
- Going out for a meal with friends
- Going to church, your local gym or pool
- Continuing your favourite hobby
Talk to your Client Advisor for more information and to discuss your specific needs.
Let’s find the perfect fit
We want to give you the most relevant information to fit your needs. Choose which step of the Home Care process you’re at and we will provide the information that is relevant to you.
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