Signs companion care could help
Your mom has stopped calling friends. Your dad skips lunch because cooking for one feels pointless. The mail is piling up, or they've stopped driving and rarely leave the house.
None of that needs a nurse. It needs a person who shows up, notices and helps.
What a companion does
- Conversation, cards, puzzles and walks
- Cooking meals and washing up
- Groceries, pharmacy pickups and errands
- Rides to appointments, church or the club
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Help keeping a daily routine
If more help is needed later, the same caregiver can often stay on for personal care, so your parent keeps a familiar face.
Keeping you in the loop
After each visit you can get a short note about how the day went. For families who live out of town, that note is often the best part of the week.
What a family says
Mom looks forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays now. They cook together and go to the library, and she is herself again.
Companion Care questions
Is companion care only for seniors who live alone?
No. It also helps when one spouse cares for the other and needs a few hours to rest or get out.
Can a companion drive my parent?
Rides can be part of a visit. We confirm whose car and the details on your Care Call.
Companion Care near you
We provide companion care in Virginia Beach and nearby towns: