AmeriCorps Seniors-Senior Companions, Houston, Tx

04/26/2022

04/08/2022

More older adults will need long-term care, but prefer to live at home rather than in a nursing home or hospital. Senior Companions are volunteers who spend 15 to 20 hours each week giving one-on-one attention to adults having difficulty with daily living or to help a family member with respite to be able to allow that family caregiver some time to do what they need to do without worry about leaving a frail senior at home.. Not medical or cleaning assistance.
Senior Companions provide the assistance many older adults may need in order to live independently. A Senior Companion may go along to help with grocery shopping or for a walk. They may spend time helping to write a letter, prepare a meal or reminding them about medications. Senior Companions make the lives of those they serve less lonely by offering simple friendship and a helping hand.
This service is free of charge to the client.