What is Companion Care?

Companion care is a type of non-medical care that focuses primarily on providing emotional support, socialization, and companionship to individuals, often seniors, those with disabilities, or those who live alone. It's about enriching lives through human connection and engagement, rather than focusing on direct physical care like bathing or dressing.

Key Features of Companion Care:

• Focus on Social and Emotional Well-being: The primary goal is to combat loneliness, isolation, and boredom, and to enhance the client's mental and emotional health.

• Non-Medical in Nature: Companion care does not involve any hands-on medical or personal care services like medication administration, bathing, or toileting.

• Provided by Companions: Typically, companions are not licensed medical professionals but are caring, empathetic individuals who are good listeners and enjoy spending time with others.

• Flexible and Personalized: The services are often tailored to the client's individual interests, preferences, and needs.

• May Include Light Assistance: While not the primary focus, companion care may include some light assistance, such as helping with meal preparation, light housekeeping, or running errands, but not hands-on personal care.

• Offered in Various Settings: Companion care can be provided in the client's home, assisted living facilities, or other settings.