Work, distance and family responsibilities can make it hard to spend as much time together as you would like. Young & Wise offers another source of meaningful social connection—not a replacement for family, and not a care service.
A companion can talk, listen, share stories and enjoy everyday activities with an older adult, within an agreed non-medical service plan.
Talk, listen, read together and share stories, ideas and memories.
Play cards, chess, board games or explore a favourite hobby.
Enjoy a walk or visit a café, library, museum or community activity when appropriate and agreed.
Friendly help with smartphones, video calls, apps and everyday digital tools.
Explore a personal webpage, organize photos or capture a life story together.
Discuss how family members may stay informed, with the older adult's preferences and permission respected.
We consider interests, personality, language, communication style, life experience, location, preferences and availability. Families can share what would help a first introduction feel comfortable. No match is guaranteed, and preferences depend on availability.
See How It WorksAt home or in the community; in a retirement residence, long-term-care setting or hospital only where the facility's policies and permissions allow it. Activities and settings are agreed in advance and depend on the person's circumstances.
Young & Wise provides non-medical companionship. Companions do not provide nursing care, medical treatment, medication administration, bathing or toileting assistance, lifting or transferring, wound care, personal care, financial management or banking. If someone needs these services, a regulated or qualified care provider may be a better fit.
Choose the kind of support that fits your situation. Each service has its own plan, boundaries and agreement.
Explore a shared home with separately agreed housing and paid practical support.
Connect students and older adults through activities in senior living communities.
Plan support for medical and wellness, family, business or cultural travel.
Choose the kind of support that fits your situation. Each service has its own plan, boundaries and agreement.
Explore a shared home with separately agreed housing and paid practical support.
Connect students and older adults through activities in senior living communities.
Plan support for medical and wellness, family, business or cultural travel.