From doing the laundry and taking out the garbage to reading out loud or playing cards, professionals in companionship care serve as another body within the home. They’re available to help remind patients when to take their medications, keep up around the house and even drive someone to a hair appointment. Companions may help with certain household chores,such as cooking, cleaning, and even grocery shopping, however their primary purpose is to spend time with the patient. Grown children may want to hire companions to keep an eye on their aging parents, for example. Some of the services offered by companionship care include:

• Transportation
• Reading a book aloud
• Playing games
• Accompanying the patient for a walk outside
• Letter writing
• Monitoring the home
• Laundry
• Cooking
• Light housekeeping
• Organization