Knowing the signs
When does someone need companionship?
It's rarely one big moment. More often it creeps in quietly, and families spot it on a visit home. If a few of these feel familiar, a little company could make a real difference.
“It's rarely one big moment.”
Signs to look out for
- They've stopped going out, or make excuses not to
- They've given up driving, and getting around has got harder
- They've lost a partner or close friend, and the house feels quiet
- The days feel long, and they talk about being bored or "in the way"
- They can't get to the shops as easily as they used to
- Friends have moved away or passed, and the address book has shrunk
- They've moved into assisted living or a new area and don't know anyone yet
- You live far away, or abroad and worry about how much company they really get
What companionship looks like here
A companion you choose comes to spend time with your relative, a chat over tea, a walk, a lift to the shops, or company to an appointment. It's not about "care" in the clinical sense. It's about someone friendly turning up, so the week has something to look forward to.
AirCarers Companion provides friendly companionship visits. We are not regulated or clinical care.