Companion Living

Effects of roommate-paring in conjunction with meaningful activity:

• A remarkable difference in health, spirit, and energy in the resident's overall appearance
• A more active lifestyle capacity and compensation for residual disability
• Higher levels of psychological and physical well-being and functional ability through meaningful activity
• Helping residents maintain their independence in activities of daily living
• Promotion of "bonding" among the groups, especially "one-on-one"
• Maintenance of awareness and orientations
• Opportunity for social interaction and contact
• Helping the residents adjust to emotional changes
• The integrations of psychology and group process with creative specialty, such as dance, movement, music, or art
• A sense of community