Moms don’t like to bother their kids, even when they’re grown. So, if your mom lives alone, she may not want to tell you she’s lonely. If you work or take care of your own kids and are not able to visit your mom every day, she may not want to make you feel bad by letting you know that she’s lonely, even if she is.
Loneliness is a big problem for seniors who are aging in place. Even if they enjoy living in their home, seniors who live alone can become lonely. If your mom’s spouse has passed away and her friends and family don’t live near her, she may not be getting the social interaction she needs.
Companion care at home can help. With companion care at home services your mom will get regular visits at home from a care provider who will come over just to chat, have some tea or coffee, and do activities like play games or cards. Companion care at home provides consistent social interaction for seniors.
If you notice any of these five signs, your mom could be lonely at home and just not telling you:
Withdrawal from Social Activities
If your mom isn’t calling people back or has stopped doing things she used to enjoy, it could be because she’s lonely. And if she used to like going out occasionally to see neighbors, take a short walk, or go see friends, and now she never wants to leave the house, that’s a sign that she’s lonely.
Changes in Communication Patterns
If your mom is blowing up your phone daily or has started calling other family members all the time, that could also be a sign of loneliness.
If your mom is anxious or lonely being alone in the house, she could be calling too much to stay socially connected to the outside world. If your mom calls very often or multiple times each day, it’s time to talk about companion care at home services.
You should also consider calling her once a day at the same time to check in so she knows you will be calling every day. That can help calm her anxiety.
Emotional and Behavioral Changes
If you notice that your mom is having symptoms of depression like sadness, hopelessness, or irritability, that could be due to loneliness. She also may be quick-tempered, frustrated, or overly sensitive.
Physical Symptoms and Health Changes
A dead giveaway that your mom is lonely is a big change in her sleeping patterns. If she suddenly stops sleeping or sleeps all the time and doesn’t get out of bed all day, that’s probably due to loneliness. She may also gain or lose weight or stop showering and taking care of hygiene.
Cognitive Decline
If your mom is having more moments of forgetfulness or confusion or other symptoms of cognitive decline, that could be due to loneliness. Companion care at home will help boost her cognitive health and stop cognitive decline.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Kearney, NE, please contact the caring staff at AmanaCare today. Call (402) 440-5878, for Central Nebraska Call 308-663-3828
AmanaCare Provides Senior Home Care Services in Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, Hastings, Omaha, Columbus, Broken Bow, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, and surrounding areas.
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