Companionship Care

Reasons people can feel lonely

Many of us have several friends and family members that we speak with regularly and we don’t consider how life may feel without them.

However, there are times that this circle of friends and family may reduce, or sometimes, disappear altogether. Through no fault of our own, we may find ourselves feeling lonely, vulnerable and isolated.

The fulfilment of our psychological need for companionship is essential for our wellbeing and flourishing.

At certain points in our lives, we are more likely to suffer from a need for companionship.

There are many reasons people can feel lonely:

• Because they are older and find socialising more difficult
• They have suffered the loss of a spouse
• Isolation through mental illness
• After a divorce
• Because of disability
• When suffering with illness

Whatever the cause of your loneliness, it can be detrimental to your physical health, your mental health and your independence.

Companionship with Emary Home Health Care

At Emary Home Health Care we understand the impact that social isolation has on your well-being.

We believe that everyone has the right to enjoy the companionship of another person, whatever their situation – this is a human right.

At Emary Home Health we realise there is a difference between care and friendship. That’s why we offer a unique companionship service. For every one of our clients using this service, we will do our utmost to find a companion that shares your interests. One of our team will take the time to find out about you and what your ideal companion will be like – after all, we’re all different and want different things from a friend.

• Perhaps you’d like someone interested in the Arts?
• Maybe you’d like someone who will accompany you for a look around the shops and a coffee?
• Perhaps you’d prefer someone who can read out the crossword to you and get the brain ticking?
• Or maybe just someone who makes you laugh again.

Whatever you’d like to do we will try our very best to find someone you will look forward to spending time with.

You may feel you’d benefit from companionship but also need other services. That is why we make sure that all of our companions have the relevant training and knowledge to assist you in a whole variety of ways. Whether you’d like some help with meal preparation, trips to appointments, or just general housekeeping, our companions are happy to help.

As with our carers and nurses, our companions are fully DBS checked and are chosen to work with Emary Home Health after a rigorous vetting procedure.

Your satisfaction is our priority.