Lutheran Social Services Senior Companions

Who can serve as a Senior Companion?

You are eligible to become a Senior Companion with stipend pay if you:

• Are age 55 or older
• Meet low income guidelines
• Are able to serve 15–40 hours per week

Benefits of serving as a Senior Companion

• Pay in the form of an hourly tax-free stipend
• Mileage reimbursement or transportation provided
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Accident insurance while on assignment
• Friendship with other Senior Companions
• Satisfaction in service

These benefits are not taxable and do not
reduce any other government assistance
that you may receive.

Senior Companions may offer:

• Conversation and listening
• Assistance with reading, writing letters or making phone calls
• Planning, preparing or sharing meals
• Help with shopping and errands
• Sharing hobbies, handwork, recreation and social events
• Assistance with light housekeeping (making bed, doing dishes, dusting)
• Help with dressing and grooming
• Medication reminders
• Accompanying to medical appointments
• Help with filling out forms and writing out bill payments