Companionship & socialization provides seniors with engagement and social interaction that helps retain their independence and improve their quality of life. Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda excels at providing high-level companionship alongside high-quality care, which makes our services feel like getting a little help from your friends®. What makes us so good at companion care?
Our Caregivers:
We only hire caregivers who are:
Mature:
We hire mature caregivers who can relate to clients and build strong relationships.
Sophisticated:
Our caregivers are primarily retired professionals, and include former diplomats, lawyers, pilots, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, pastors, lobbyists, professors, journalists, and scientists.
They are highly competent and can handle complex life administration tasks beyond the scope of traditional homecare, such as car repairs, obtaining parking permits, navigating the airport.*
* These services are not part of any homecare offerings provided by Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda
Professional:
Our caregivers are professional caregivers who can serve as trusted resources for a client’s
family and care team. All of our caregivers are:
- Vetted – all caregivers must pass a thorough criminal background check and a driving
record check. - Trained – all caregivers must complete a rigorous training course that covers topics such
as client confidentiality, infection prevention, and symptom identification. - Insured & Bonded – all caregivers are insured and bonded through the agency.
Building Relationships:
We provide premium companion care by hiring great caregivers and striving to facilitate relationships between our clients and caregivers through:
- Matching – we match clients with caregivers who have a complementary personality and
similar interests. - Consistency – we strive to send the same caregiver to every shift with a client to help
facilitate a relationship between them.
FAQs
What does companionship & socialization entail?
Whatever the client enjoys and wants to do – hobbies, errands, social activities, outings, etc.
Moreover, our sophisticated and mature caregivers can comfortably navigate a variety of
environments. Some of the outings we have done with clients include:
- Golfing
- Museums
- Botanical gardens and nature preserves
- Restaurants
- Movies
- Hikes
- Concerts
We also have an activity directory filled with great local events and outings that clients can do with their caregivers, and have even arranged for clients to receive discounts at certain venues! And if clients prefer to not do outings, then we have customized workbooks that can provide engagament without leaving the home!
Does companionship & socialization involve any other services?
Usually, but not necessarily. It’s up to the client! Some clients just want someone to socialize,
while other clients want additional services, like light housekeeping and transportation. Both of
these are fine – Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda excels at providing high-level
companionship alongside high-quality care.
What are the benefits of companionship & socialization?
Social engagement reduces isolation and loneliness, which can be detrimental to both mental
health and physical well-being. Moreover, our caregivers and clients typically become friends –
this friendship is a fulfilling relationship that can enrich their life.
Caregivers can also provide oversight, promote care plan adherence, facilitate early intervention
of symptom management, and serve as trusted resources for a client’s family and care team.