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About Senior Companions

For more than 20 years, The Senior Source has sponsored The Senior Companion Program. Each volunteer (55 and older) serves in the homes of one or two elderly clients, providing assistance with daily needs, such as meal preparation, medication reminders and grocery shopping.

Senior Companion volunteers improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged while directly enhancing the lives of those they serve. Research shows that strong social ties to friends, family and community helps preserve brain health, while isolation can contribute to cognitive decline.

It is funded, in part, by the AmeriCorps Seniors.

Thank you to the AWARE Foundation for their continued support of the Senior Companion Program as we serve Senior Companions caring for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

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Jimmie & Opal’s Story

Opal, a Senior Companion, has made life much better for Jimmie, age 90, and his family. Before Opal arrived, Jimmie’s wife and his daughter, Renita, cared for him. Now, Opal provides companionship, ensures Jimmie has a meal each day, and allows his wife to take a moment for herself. Her help is a huge relief for Renita, who works full-time and has her own family to care for. Now she knows her parents are in good hands with Opal. When Opal isn’t there, Renita says, even Coco (the couple’s dog) misses her! Recently, the family experienced a rough patch as both Jimmie and his wife were admitted to the hospital at different times.

“I wouldn’t know what to do without Ms. Opal,” said Renita. “She’s our anchor!”

Get Involved

Selected community organizations, such as the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), Parkland Memorial Hospital Geriatrics and Connect to Care, refer clients who need a companion to The Senior Source

Senior Companion volunteers must commit to serving 15-40 hours per week. They receive ongoing training and supervision, in addition to a stipend for qualifying low-income older adults.

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