Guides for families
Honest, plain-language guides from the family behind Caring Companions. No jargon, no fear-mongering, just what we'd tell our own friends about hiring good care and staying close.
Finding, vetting, and paying for someone you trust in your loved one's home.
A calm, seven-step way to do it well: where to find good candidates, the interview questions that actually matter, reference and background checks, a paid trial shift, and a simple agreement.
Read the guide → Costs · MissouriReal 2026 rates by type of care, agency versus hiring directly, overnight and live-in pricing, and how to pay a fair rate without overpaying.
Read the guide →Keeping a face-to-face bond with a parent far away, or one who finds technology hard.
Why phones and tablets fail older adults, what to try from simplest to surest, and how to make seeing each other as easy as turning on the TV.
Read the guide → Dementia careWhat actually helps on a call, how routine and a familiar face calm anxiety, what to avoid, and gentle ways to stay present from far away.
Read the guide → Buyer's guide · 2026An honest comparison of smartphones, senior tablets, smart displays, and TV-based calling, and how to choose based on your parent, not the marketing.
Read the guide →Whether you're hiring care or just trying to see their face more often, we built these for exactly that.