Days feel quiet
Fewer visitors, fewer outings and less conversation than there used to be.
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Avelora Life
Companion Care for Seniors Aging at Home in Alberta
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Family guide
Companion Care for Seniors Aging at Home in Alberta
If you are wondering whether a parent would benefit from a regular visitor, you are probably already noticing the quiet.
Non-medical companion care helps Alberta seniors with routines, appointments, conversation, outings and connection at home. This short guide explains who it suits, what to ask, and how to start the conversation, without pressure.
Free consultationFamily guideNon-medical supportInsured agency
Free consultationNo obligation. Talk it through first.
No pressureStart with a conversation, not a contract.
Senior-ledChoices stay with your parent.
Insured agencyAvelora Life carries agency insurance.
What to know first
What companion care is, in plain terms
Companion care is regular, friendly, non-medical company at home and out in the community. A companion might share a cup of tea and a conversation, go for a walk, help with a shopping trip, keep an appointment company or help keep a favourite hobby going.
It is not nursing and it does not replace medical care. It is about everyday life: staying connected, keeping routines going, and having someone reliable who is on your parent’s side.
Signs it could help
Signs that companionship might help
None of these means something is wrong. They are simply good reasons to have the conversation.
Routines are slipping
Meals, appointments or errands are getting harder to keep on top of.
They are hesitant to go out
Walks and shops used to be easy and now feel like an effort.
Family is stretched
Relatives live far away or are carrying a lot already.
They would like company
Your parent has said, or hinted, that they would enjoy someone to talk with.
A change is coming
A move, a recovery or a loss means routines need a little support.
Raising it kindly
How to start the conversation
Start with their goalsAsk what a good week would look like, rather than what they cannot do.
Offer a trial, not a decisionA short first visit can show whether the fit feels right.
Keep them in chargeCompanionship works best when the senior chooses the activities and pace.
Involve the familyAgree who needs updates, and share them only with your parent’s consent.
Questions to ask
What to ask any companion care provider
How do you match people?
Ask how a companion is chosen and how personality and interests are considered.
What is included?
Ask what is included, excluded and billed under the service agreement.
How are changes handled?
Ask about schedule changes, emergencies and how the family is kept informed.
How to choose a provider →Getting started
Three simple steps
You do not need everything figured out before you reach out.
Share what matters
Tell us about your parent, their routines and the kind of company they would like.
We confirm the fit
Location, schedule, staffing and our non-medical scope are talked through with you.
Begin gently
Support starts with clear expectations and regular communication, and adjusts as things change.
Scope
What companion care does not include
Clear boundaries keep everyone safe.
Not medical care
Companion care does not replace emergency services, medical assessment, nursing care or treatment, and companions do not give medical advice.
Privacy and consent
Updates to family are arranged only with the senior’s consent and appropriate privacy permissions.
Availability is confirmed by community, schedule, staffing and support needs. In an emergency, call 911.
Funding
Paying for companion care
Companion care can be arranged privately, and other arrangements can be discussed. We talk through what applies before anything begins.
Private payOther arrangements discussed
Avelora Life does not decide eligibility, approve funding or guarantee payment. Avelora Life is authorized for FSCD and PDD direct billing in South Calgary and Northern Alberta, subject to applicable program requirements, approved services, and individual funding agreements. See how funding works.
Across Alberta
Companion care for seniors across Alberta
We confirm availability for your community, hours and staffing before you rely on it.
Companion care in EdmontonOur home base on Jasper AvenueCompanion care in St. AlbertNorthwest of EdmontonCompanion care in CalgaryPlanned around your part of the cityCompanion care in Red DeerCentral Alberta, between the two big citiesCompanion care in LethbridgeSouthern AlbertaCompanion care in Medicine HatSoutheast AlbertaAll Alberta locationsFind your city or community
Why families trust us
What you can count on
A real conversation first
Avelora Life was founded by Katrin Gregorio. Your first call is about your parent and what would make their days better, not a sales pitch.
Our working standards
Information is shared only with consent, and services stay within a clear non-medical scope.
Questions
Questions families ask about companion care
Is companion care only for seniors who live alone?
No. Families may also use companionship to add consistency, social connection or practical support.
What if my parent says they do not need help?
That is common. Start with a conversation about what they enjoy, and shape companionship around their wishes rather than imposing it.
Can a companion take my parent to appointments?
Appointment accompaniment may be arranged, but a companion does not provide medical advice or make clinical decisions.
Can I get updates?
Updates can be arranged with your parent’s consent and appropriate privacy permissions.
How soon can support start?
We cannot promise a date before we talk. Start dates depend on location, schedule, staffing and funding, and we will be straightforward about what is possible.
Start here
Let’s talk about what would help your parent
Tell us about your parent and what a good week would look like. We will take it from there.
Based in Edmonton at 10060 Jasper Ave, Unit 2020, Tower 1, T5J 3R8. Non-medical support only. In an emergency, call 911.