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Is there a company who will do this?

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logicandfacts · 10/02/2023 13:26

My elderly parents could do with a cleaner but it would be great if that person could also keep an eye on them, maybe stay for a coffee, do a bit of shopping as well as simple cleaning. We would be willing to pay properly for this of course. So there is befriending involved, as well as practical help. Does anyone know a company like this?

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SingingWaffleDoggy · 10/02/2023 13:36

Age UK offer a befriending service also. The other option would be to phone your local social services office and ask for local help schemes. Even if you are privately funding they can help with signposting you to the appropriate people.

SingingWaffleDoggy · 10/02/2023 13:33

A few of our local care agencies also offer domestic services. In your situation or when the individual(s) are reluctant to accept care but have insight into needing a bit of help with cleaning etc we often suggest employing one of those care agencies so that they meet their current needs while building rapport for any ongoing needs.

Dacadactyl · 10/02/2023 13:29

I don't know of a company that would do this, but if your parents are members of a church you could approach the Priest/minister to see if there are any members of the congregation who would do it. I know 2 elderly people who have found help via their church.