A
University of Chicago study reveals "the relationship between
social disconnectedness and mental health appears to operate through
feelings of loneliness and a perceived lack of social support,"
says study coauthor Linda Waite. Implications, cited by Jenny
Leonard in the March 2009 issue of Futurity, are
that older adults who can adjust to being alone appear to have fewer
health problems than those who feel lonely and disconnected,
regardless of their actual levels of connectedness.
If you or someone you know seem to be withdrawing from
social interactions or are simply unable to get out and about, Herb
Thomas Home Care can help.
 Herb Thomas Home Care provides non-medical services
that assist individuals in leading dignified and independent lives in
the comfort and safety of their own homes or in their current living
environment. In addition, to standard home care, we provide
companionship and linkages to ensure the necessary social interaction
for optimum health and well-being.
Herb Thomas Home Care provides a unique all-in-one service
to residents of the greater Bay Area. We are committed to providing
quality, ethical and professional services. We are bonded, have
third party liability insurance, and are covered by the Worker's
Compensation Board. Our Home Care Assistants are carefully screened
(including rigorous criminal record checks) and trained.
Assistance is available around the clock, seven days
per week. The services we provide are varied and include personal
care, companionship, light housekeeping, and respite care. In
addition, we offer free, in-home needs assessments, client-endorsed
referrals, and custom-designed payment plans. A more thorough listing
of our services is outlined on our website.
We are problem solvers! Call us to discuss your
specific need. If you would like to obtain more information, arrange
for services, or make a referral, please feel free to contact us at
your convenience. |
