Senior Companions are men and women who are 55 years of age or over. They must meet income eligibility guidelines in order to qualify for the tax-free stipend and transportation reimbursement. Senior Companions spend 15-25 hours per week, in total, assisting older persons so that they can remain independent in their own homes.

Senior Companions provide…

• Caring
• Companionship
• Friendship
• Respite for Caregivers
• Maintenance of Independent Living
• Peer Support
• Advocacy for Older Persons

Senior Companions receive…

• Tax-Free Stipend
• Transportation Reimbursement
• Annual Physical
• Orientation
• In-Service Training
• Annual Recognition
• Enriched Social Contacts