Understanding Your In-Home Care Options
Companionship care focuses on building friendly, supportive relationships that help clients feel connected to others, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Through shared conversation, genuine presence, and tailored activities, clients are supported to feel valued, understood, and socially engaged.
This sense of connection not only enhances emotional comfort but also supports positive mental wellbeing, allowing clients to live their lives with confidence while feeling safe and supported.
For more than 20 years, we’ve been answering questions, helping people to determine if an
in-home care provider is right for them.
What is Companionship Care?
Companionship care is a personalised form of in-home support that focuses on meaningful human connection, helping clients feel socially engaged, valued, and emotionally supported in their daily lives.
Providing personal care
Providing tailored care in the client’s home, or the carer accompanying the client on activities of their choice, ultimately providing a tailored and close experience for the client.
A focus on building connections, friendship and social engagement
Companionship care prioritises meaningful relationships by encouraging regular social interaction, shared experiences, and genuine connection built on trust and familiarity.
Encourages companionship, combats loneliness
Through consistent presence and supportive conversation, companionship care helps reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation, supporting emotional wellbeing, and a sense of belonging.
Ensures clients feel happy and supported
By providing emotional reassurance and friendly support, clients feel valued, understood, and supported to enjoy their daily lives with confidence and comfort.
Connection Through Companionship
Ideas for how to spend time together:
To keep companionship care engaging and meaningful, carers spend time in ways tailored to each client’s interests and preferences. Here are some examples of how companionship care time may be spent:
- Walking and light recreational activities
- Cooking and baking
- Completing jigsaw puzzles or board games
- Sharing interests and hobbies that the client enjoys
- Accompanying to seniors’ events or hobby meets e.g. art classes
Benefits of Companionship Care:
Companionship care offers a supportive presence and genuine connection that enhances happiness and quality of life.
- Reduces feelings of loneliness and social isolation
- Supports emotional and mental wellbeing
- Provides a trusted companion for conversation and connection
- Encourages happiness, engagement, and a sense of fulfillment
- Enhances overall quality of life
Building Relationships Between Clients and Carers
Strong companionships are built by getting to know the client. By understanding the person behind the care, carers can provide companionship that feels personal, respectful, and meaningful.
- Get to know the client: Learn about the client’s likes, dislikes, interests, background, and life story to understand what matters most to them.
- Show genuine interest and build rapport: Take time to listen, engage in conversation, and show interest in the client’s experiences to help them feel valued and understood.
- Create meaningful time together: Use this knowledge to suggest activities and shared experiences that the client enjoys, supporting connection and engagement.
Ready to Make a Decision? We’re Here to Help
At Prestige Inhome Care we aim to create a safe environment within the comfort of the client’s home. Providing a level of companionship, safety and familiarity that allows clients to be themselves and comfortably live their lives.
To take the first step toward quality home care – call Prestige Inhome Care today on 1300 10 30 10 for a free consultation.
Or learn more about how Prestige Inhome Care can support your aged care journey by visiting www.prestigeinhomecare.com.au .