Guidance & Resources
Whether you're a family exploring support for a loved one, or someone considering becoming a companion, these guides will help you understand what to expect.
For Families
Guides for families exploring companionship options for a loved one. Learn about aging at home, choosing companions, and preparing for a successful arrangement.
Aging at Home with Companionship
Discover how non-medical companionship supports older adults at home through presence, routine, and trust.
Beyond Basic Needs
Why companionship is essential for seniors living alone, the health impacts of loneliness and how presence makes all the difference.
Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Explore safe alternatives to nursing homes. Learn how older adults can remain at home with trusted companionship.
Live-In Companionship Explained
Understand live-in companionship for seniors, daily presence at home without medical care.
Regular & Flexible Home Visits
Learn the difference between regular and flexible companionship visits for older adults.
Choosing the Right Companion
A practical guide to choosing a trusted home companion, what to look for and what to ask.
Peace of Mind for Families
How live-in companionship provides reassurance for adult children while supporting senior independence.
Preparing Your Home
A complete guide for seniors and families hosting a companion for the first time.
Companionship vs Care
Confused about companionship and care? This guide explains the difference for families and companions alike.
Intergenerational Living
The powerful benefits of connection across generations, what both seniors and companions gain from shared living.
For Companions
Guides for those considering becoming a companion. Understand the role, explore housing opportunities, and learn how to build meaningful connections with seniors.
A Guide to Being a Companion
Explore the role of a home companion, expectations, boundaries, and what families truly value.
Communicating With Care
Practical approaches to empathic and honest communication that strengthen trust and resolve misunderstandings gently.
The Digital Nomad's Guide
Why live-in support for seniors is the smartest way to travel and work remotely, stability, connection, and purpose.
Shared Living Through Companionship
How presence, trust, and home can support both sides, a mutual exchange of companionship for accommodation.
Safety, Boundaries & Expectations
Learn how families and companions set clear boundaries and build safe, respectful arrangements.
Making Arrangements Work
Practical guides for both families and companions on creating successful, respectful arrangements — from setting expectations to navigating challenges.
The Live-in Support Agreement
Why clear expectations create trust, safety, and lasting success, a guide to setting agreements with warmth.
Navigating Difficulties
When things feel awkward or difficult, how to handle discomfort, misunderstandings, and emotional adjustments.
Ending Arrangements with Respect
How to close a shared experience with gratitude and dignity, thoughtful endings matter.
Resources
Discover more resources about finding support for older adults at home and understanding the role of companions in supporting elders.