Companion Services
God's Helping Hands Caregiving Services
Caring
We seek to understand how you feel.
Social Engagement
Keeping you active.
Loving
Making you feel esteemed and valued.
Facilitating an in-home environment that stimulates social emotional healing and creates opportunities for a healthy and active lifestyle.
Companion Services for Pennsylvania, Lower Bucks County
According to research social isolation and loneliness significantly increases a persons risks of premature death. There is about a 50% increase of dementia associated with social isolation and loneliness. It is important to note loneliness is as lethal as smoking 15 packs of cigarettes a day.
Social isolation and loneliness can have a major impact on the quality of life and the health and well-being for people of all ages, Be it caused by social mobility issues, a long-term chronic illness, or separation from family members due to distance.
For this reason, God’s Helping and Hands is at your service to provide you or your loved one with companion care. Filling the gap of loneliness and social isolation by providing emotional and social support allowing individuals to continue to live in the comfort of their own home. Our companion care service allows one to retain their independence longer and facilitates their healthy engagement with family and community. Hence, supporting the decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Friendly Facts
- Loneliness is likely to increase your risk of death by 26% (Holt-Lunstad, 2015)
- Loneliness, living alone and poor social connections are as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. (Holt-Lunstad, 2010)
- Loneliness is worse for you than obesity. (Holt-Lunstad, 2010)
- Loneliness and social isolation are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke [1]
- Loneliness increases the risk of high blood pressure [2]
- Loneliness with severe depression is associated with early mortality [3] and loneliness is a risk factor for depression in later life [4]
- Loneliness and social isolation put individuals at greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia [5]
Companions who Care
- Providing conversations that are intellectually stimulating
- Creating opportunities for social engagement
- Ensurinig the safety and minimizing potential fall hazards
- Transportation to and from appointments, or other errands, and social activities
- Help around the house, such as light housekeeping or laundry