“Thanks again to A Friend Indeed. We are very pleased to have our Friend visit again.
My husband comes in with a big smile on his face when his Friend leaves."
Janet -Calgary
My husband comes in with a big smile on his face when his Friend leaves."
Janet -Calgary
Quality Life Balance for Both You and Your Loved One
Helping those you love remain happy, healthy and independent longer.
It doesn’t have to be all on your shoulders.
It doesn’t have to be all on your shoulders.
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A Friend Indeed provides tailored companionship services for seniors
in the Airdrie, Carstairs, Didsbury, Olds, and Calgary areas.
We bring engagement, accessibility, enjoyment, and other non-medical assistance to seniors, and peace of mind to their families.
When it comes to you and your loved one, can you relate?
- You are feeling stretched thin from trying to be in all places at all times.
- You can’t seem to “win”. You have guilt when you are with your loved one and you have guilt when you are away.
- You wonder how your loved one is really doing in a care facility or at home alone.
- You want your loved one to be more active and engaged in their day, not just stay in her room or by herself.
- You're going out of town/away and fear that your loved one will need help when you're away.
- You don’t want your loved one to feel like he has been dumped off in “that place”.
- You feel the responsibility has been put all on you and you haven’t done this before.
- Your loved one is calling on only you.
- She is not as active or social as she was before.
- He is not as engaged in his interests anymore.
- She is limiting herself causing her world to shrink around her, increasing the risk of isolation and loneliness without her even realizing it.
Take a deep breath.
You're right– the role of a caregiver is a lot to take on.
Good on you for reaching out for greater clarity and for some help. Explore your options and learn what's available for you and your loved one.
You don’t have to do it all on your own. For the love and sake of your loved one, you can’t jeopardize your own health and well-being.
You’ve got this! Remember, you will make the best decisions for your loved one and for you. It's what you do!
You don’t have to do it all on your own. For the love and sake of your loved one, you can’t jeopardize your own health and well-being.
You’ve got this! Remember, you will make the best decisions for your loved one and for you. It's what you do!
With our regularly scheduled visits, you can rest in the peace of mind that someone special is spending quality time with your loved one – even when you can't.
"I recently had our annual care concerns meeting with the staff at my Dad's care facility. They mentioned how much my Dad likes having the visitors come and see him. They say it really helps perk him up. I also appreciate any concerns that are passed along to me as I don't always get over there. I can then ask the staff if there is a concern and what is being done about it."
Thank you for your great service. --Karen, Airdrie, Alberta
What does peace of mind mean to you?
A trusted Friend to lean on
You know someone special is with your loved one. You'll know how he is really doing. You'll have someone to talk things over with and to give you ideas and suggestions so you don't feel alone. Your energy will return and the guilt that you wrestle with will release.
Having true peace of mind means your own visits with your loved one will once again focus on the two of you, instead of all the errands and concerns that were wearing you out. You won’t have to take time off work because your loved one has an appointment. Your loved one will appreciate and respond to a more relaxed and happier you and in turn, you will see your loved one relaxed and happier more often. Get to know us...
You know someone special is with your loved one. You'll know how he is really doing. You'll have someone to talk things over with and to give you ideas and suggestions so you don't feel alone. Your energy will return and the guilt that you wrestle with will release.
Having true peace of mind means your own visits with your loved one will once again focus on the two of you, instead of all the errands and concerns that were wearing you out. You won’t have to take time off work because your loved one has an appointment. Your loved one will appreciate and respond to a more relaxed and happier you and in turn, you will see your loved one relaxed and happier more often. Get to know us...
Regular updates to share and plan with
You will have a visit summary from each of our visits to keep you up to date on any changes as well as the fun your loved one is having with their Friend. Having a documented history to refer to and discuss with your care team/doctor will help you all stay on the same page and more effectively plan next steps. Wondering how this works...
You will have a visit summary from each of our visits to keep you up to date on any changes as well as the fun your loved one is having with their Friend. Having a documented history to refer to and discuss with your care team/doctor will help you all stay on the same page and more effectively plan next steps. Wondering how this works...
Back to living life again
The variety that comes from socializing with someone other than family, can open new experiences and excitement, sharing treasured stories to someone new. Your loved one will feel respected and valued for herself—exactly as she is. She will have access to activities that she enjoys and the freedom to go places with her Friend one on one.
Your loved one will have opportunities to escape from the usualness of the day. Getting lost in the enjoyment and fun of the time together with her Friend, away from the schedules and restrictions, the perceived boredom and monotony. Opportunities for reminiscing, storytelling and making new memories with her Friend, feeling good in the moment (regardless if it might be forgotten later on). Looking for the Next step?
The variety that comes from socializing with someone other than family, can open new experiences and excitement, sharing treasured stories to someone new. Your loved one will feel respected and valued for herself—exactly as she is. She will have access to activities that she enjoys and the freedom to go places with her Friend one on one.
Your loved one will have opportunities to escape from the usualness of the day. Getting lost in the enjoyment and fun of the time together with her Friend, away from the schedules and restrictions, the perceived boredom and monotony. Opportunities for reminiscing, storytelling and making new memories with her Friend, feeling good in the moment (regardless if it might be forgotten later on). Looking for the Next step?
