Companionship and Long-Term Care
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Reduces isolation and loneliness
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Supports memory by reminiscing about music and singing from younger days with an audience of one
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Meal preparation and hydration cueing
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Cooking and dining together increases appetite
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Outdoor visits and outings occur safely and thus are much more enjoyable
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Bathing, dressing, grooming, skin moisturizing, incontinence care
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Safety monitoring and fall prevention
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Monitoring and recording of symptoms and vital signs
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Infection control, light housekeeping, laundry, and bed linen changes
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Running errands: supermarket and pharmacy
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Escort to appointments
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​​Medication reminders
Companionship is a commonly underestimated benefit of 1-on-1 service. Oftentimes, it can be nearly as important as meeting essential needs. Companionship is the basis for richer, meaningful living, as well as a prompt response to an emergency.
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For clients living alone or while a family member works, companionship has several benefits including those that are essential to mental alertness and health functions:
Testimonials
Competent, Helpful, and Kind
"We have used Allegra to provide in home companion care for both my mom and my dad for the last 3 years, sometiimes just four hours a day, and during other periods 24/7. We found...them to be very competent, helpful, and kind...staff was extremely responsive and easy to work with in terms of scheduling and adjusting to my parents' needs." - Kerry
A Best Friend
"Mom has been very happy with the care that she received for the past nine years from Allegra. Her caregiver has become her best friend. In addition to the wonderful care she provides, she is also always on time, is flexible with her schedule...and makes Mom very happy. Mom's care provider is a wonderful companion, caregiver, and friend." - David and Diane
