A CSA companion is perfect for assisting
…and just being there.

If you can think of it - we can get it done together~

Emotional and Social Support

  • Providing companionship and conversation

  • Reading books, newspapers, or mail aloud

  • Playing games or puzzles together

  • Listening to music or creating playlists

  • Reminiscing over memories and photos

  • Writing letters or cards on their behalf

  • Encouraging and supporting hobbies (knitting, art, etc.)

  • Facilitating video calls with distant contacts

  • Celebrating birthdays and holidays together

  • Accompanying on walks or to common areas

  • Providing gentle encouragement and motivation

  • Offering a non-judgmental ear for venting

  • Helping keep a gratitude journal

  • Storytelling sessions (listening or sharing)

  • Reading poetry or inspirational passages

Practical Daily Assistance

  • Organizing and managing personal calendars

  • Reminding about appointments or activities

  • Sorting and organizing personal belongings

  • Assisting with simple wardrobe choices

  • Helping pick out and send gifts

  • Labeling and organizing important papers

  • Running light errands within the facility

  • Assisting with laundry (folding, organizing)

  • Arranging for dry cleaning or laundry service

  • Tidying rooms (light housekeeping)

  • Replacing batteries or light bulbs in personal electronics

  • Watering plants or tending to small indoor gardens

  • Shopping online for personal needs

  • Picking up and delivering packages

  • Assisting with meal choices or tray setup

  • Encouraging hydration and nutrition

Technology Support

  • Programming and troubleshooting cell phones

  • Setting up and managing tablets or e-readers

  • Organizing digital photos

  • Assisting with email setup and use

  • Helping with video chat apps (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.)

  • Programming TV remotes and streaming services

  • Setting up voice assistants (Alexa, Google Home)

  • Teaching safe internet practices

  • Managing online accounts and passwords

  • Helping with online shopping or bill pay

  • Uploading music or audiobooks

  • Setting reminders or alarms on devices

Jeremy Hickling / CSA® . CAPS . CNA
Certified Senior Advisor & Senior Transition Advisor
📞 425.894.4316 / 🌐 Jeremy@HeartWiseAllies.com

Advocacy and Liaison

  • Acting as an advocate in care-plan meetings

  • Communicating preferences to facility staff

  • Helping understand facility policies

  • Ensuring personal dignity and respect

  • Reporting maintenance or safety concerns

  • Alerting staff/family to changes in health or mood

  • Helping with advance directive or paperwork reviews

Enrichment & Learning

  • Teaching new skills (crafts, tech, games)

  • Bringing in educational or inspirational materials

  • Organizing mini book clubs or discussion groups

  • Researching topics of personal interest

  • Arranging for or providing lessons (music, language, etc.)

  • Introducing simple mindfulness or relaxation techniques

  • Organizing cultural or faith-based activities (music, readings, holidays)

  • Supporting creative writing or journaling

  • Sharing news or current events in accessible ways

Other Specialized Needs

  • Coordinating pet therapy visits

  • Arranging for window or patio gardening

  • Sourcing and managing adaptive devices

  • Helping with light seasonal decorating

  • Facilitating participation in facility committees or councils

  • Arranging for volunteer visits or pen pals

  • Organizing memory boxes or sensory activities

  • Supporting end-of-life wishes (legacy projects, ethical wills)

  • Guiding on age-in-place or safety modifications for their space

  • Providing gentle reassurance during transitions (new roommate, facility changes)

Health & Wellness Support (Non-Medical)

  • Encouraging and assisting with light exercise (chair yoga, stretching)

  • Providing companionship during walks

  • Reminding to take medication (non-administering)

  • Coordinating with facility staff for wellness needs

  • Monitoring for changes in mood or behavior

  • Supporting relaxation or meditation practices

  • Arranging for haircuts, grooming, or personal care appointments

  • Assisting with glasses, hearing aids, or mobility devices

  • Encouraging participation in facility activities

  • Finding and printing large-print materials

  • Guiding on safe use of mobility aids