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Companionship Care
Kind and empathic companionship care to support you during daily activities and help you live life to the full.
From providing much-needed company and conversation at home to attending sporting and social events or taking you for afternoon tea at your local coffee shop, your care professional is by your side to support you with the things you enjoy doing the most.
What is Companionship Care?
Companionship care is a special type of care assistance which supports emotional and social wellbeing. Companionship care involves a number of different aspects which can vary from person to person – from engaging in simple daily activities together such as cooking or a cup of tea with your favourite tv programme, to attending appointments, eating out or going to a theatre or sports match together.
At ComfortPlus Care we take time to carefully match clients with our care professionals to ensure you are cared for by someone you enjoy spending time and get along well with.
What are the benefits of companionship care?
Companionship care has many benefits for individuals who may spend a lot of time at home or in isolation, including:
- Preventing isolation through enabling outings and attendance at social events and gatherings
- Easing feelings of loneliness with company and socialisation
- Help to keep active and promote a more active lifestyle
- Increased confidence both at home and out of the house
- Increased participation in activities and hobbies
- Peace of mind for families of loved ones who are being visited regularly
Is companionship care right for me?
Companionship care might be well-suited to you or your loved one if:
- You need some support with living independently and someone to accompany you when you’re out and about, such as going to the shops or attending medical appointments
- You miss doing things you love such as arts and crafts, watching a movie, seeing theatre shows or going out to see friends
- You’d like to get out of the house on a regular basis
- You’d like some company when attending social visits and events
- You struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation, or would like someone to talk to
Companionship care can also be coupled with other specialist types of care, such as personal care or nursing care, to further enhance your wellbeing.
You can also choose to arrange regular care visits or see your carer on a more ad-hoc basis as and when you need additional support.
Companionship care FAQs
Personal care and companionship care are similar – so it’s easy to confuse the two.
Personal care involves support with daily living tasks such as washing and dressing, whereas companionship care specifically offers support with social needs.
Companionship care professionals typically don’t deal with personal care needs, but the two can be combined to suit your preferences.
A companionship carer is a trusted, friendly face you can get to know and spend time with on a regular basis.
Their role is to interact with you and listen to you, as well as easing any feelings of isolation or loneliness which can be common amongst those who are elderly or struggle with ill health.
Every companionship care role is unique, as your care professional will support you in the way that is best for you focusing on the things that matter to you the most.
Companionship care costs vary, depending on the frequency of visits and your specific needs.
If you would like to learn more about care costs or have any concerns about funding care, please take a look at our Resources page here or get in touch with our friendly team for further advice.
No – absolutely anyone can access companionship care privately if they wish.
We carefully match our care professionals with clients to ensure that you receive the exact support you need.
If you’re looking into companionship care for yourself or a loved one and would like to learn more about the next steps or how to go about arranging care, please get in touch with our team today.
They’ll ask you a few questions to understand your situation and will walk you through what comes next to help get you started.
