Our services
How we help at home
Non-medical care tailored to your loved one, from a friendly check-in to around-the-clock support. Every service is delivered by the same familiar caregiver.
Companionship
Conversation, walks, games, hobbies and a reason to look forward to every day.
Personal care
Gentle, respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility.
Meals & home
Healthy meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry and medication reminders.
Errands & rides
Appointments, groceries, pharmacy runs and simply getting out of the house. Your caregiver can drive your loved one's own car, so they ride in a car they know, or use their own car for a small mileage charge.
See rides & errands pricing →Memory & safety support
Structured routines, gentle cues and safety checks for loved ones with memory loss.
Our memory care approach →Respite for family
A few hours or a few days so family caregivers can rest and recharge.
Flexible hours
One fixed hourly rate for any visit length, or 24-hour coverage with rested caregivers on 12- or 8-hour shifts.
On-call & urgent visits
Last-minute help after a hospital discharge, a family emergency or a sudden need.
Not sure which services fit?
Find the right care in 30 secondsExpanding our services
New: the hospital-to-home safety consultation.
Coming home from the hospital is when falls and mix-ups are most likely to happen. Before or right after discharge, we visit the home and walk through each room with your family. We check what's already in place, write down what needs fixing, and go over our recommendations together before we leave.
What we look at
- Falls & walkways
- Bathroom
- Bedroom & mobility
- Medications
- Kitchen
- Emergency readiness
- Memory & wandering
- After-discharge follow-up
Our help is non-medical. We organize medications and set reminders; questions about doses go to your pharmacist or doctor.
$149
Credited in full toward caregiving when you book care within 72 hours of the visit. That's about 4 hours of Personal Care.
What your family gets
- ✓ A room-by-room walkthrough with you
- ✓ A written list of recommendations, ranked by priority
- ✓ Referrals to trusted safety contractors and medical supply partners
- ✓ A follow-up check after discharge
How it works
1
Book the visit
Call or send us a message before or right after discharge. We'll schedule the walkthrough at a time when family can be there.
2
We walk the home together
Room by room, we check the 8 safety areas and note what's in place and what needs fixing.
3
Review your plan
Before we leave, we go over the recommendations, ranked by priority, and refer trusted contractors or supply partners if you need them.
4
Use your $149 credit
Book caregiving within 72 hours of the visit and the full $149 comes off your first weekly invoice.
The 72 hours start when the consultation visit ends. The credit applies to your first weekly invoice and can't be exchanged for cash. Choosing a care level is still free at your in-home consultation.
Memory care support
When memory starts to slip, we notice early and respond with patience.
Memory loss rarely arrives all at once. Because the same familiar faces visit again and again, we're often the first to notice small changes, and we adjust care gently as needs grow, so your loved one can stay safe and feel at home.
Handled with sensitivity, always.
Memory loss can be frightening and embarrassing, for your loved one and for you. We approach it with deep respect and never make anyone feel rushed, corrected or "less than."
- We follow their lead and never argue or quiz them
- We protect their dignity, privacy and sense of independence
- We speak gently, slowly and with reassurance
- We share hard news with families privately and compassionately
Preparing for what comes next.
Memory loss changes over time, and families deserve to feel ready instead of caught off guard. We help you plan ahead, calmly and together, so there are fewer surprises along the way.
- Honest conversations about how needs may change
- Adjusting the care plan before a crisis, not after
- Keeping the Emergency Info Packet up to date
- Connecting you with trusted elder law and planning partners while your loved one can still take part
- A clear path to more hours, 24-hour care or hospice support when the time comes
How we identify changes
Early signs our caregivers watch for
- Repeating questions or stories
- Missed meals or medications
- Confusion in familiar places
- Mail and bills piling up
- Changes in mood, sleep or hygiene
- Stove left on or doors unlocked
- Losing track of dates or time
- Pulling back from friends or hobbies
- Trouble finding the right words
- Getting lost on familiar walks or drives
- Struggling with familiar tasks, like a recipe or the TV remote
- Unusual spending or scam calls
One sign on its own isn't a cause for alarm. We look for patterns over time and share what we notice with you gently, so there are no surprises.
- We listen first. At your free consultation we learn your loved one's history, habits and what the family has noticed.
- We observe every visit. A familiar caregiver can spot small shifts that are easy to miss on a quick phone call.
- We record and share. Changes are noted in ShiftCare and shared with you through the Family Portal.
- We encourage a doctor's visit. We never diagnose. When we see a pattern, we suggest a check-up and help get your loved one to the appointment.
How we work through it, together
Care changes as needs change. Choose a stage to see how we adapt.
Early stage
Staying independent and confident
Your loved one is still very capable but may forget things or feel unsure. We support without taking over.
- Gentle reminders for meals, medications and appointments
- Calendars, notes and labels that make the day easier
- Keeping hobbies, friendships and outings going
- Help organizing mail and staying on top of the week
- Companionship that keeps the mind active
Familiar faces, same routine
Familiar faces and a predictable day ease confusion and anxiety more than almost anything else.
Support for the family, too
Regular updates, practical tips for visits at home, and respite so you can rest without worry.
Trusted resources
We connect families with local support groups and the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900.
Guiding Sidekicks provides non-medical care and does not diagnose medical conditions. Every caregiver completes dementia care training as part of their initial training.
Noticing memory changes? Let’s talk about what you’re seeing.
Find the right care · 30 seconds
Not sure what you need? Answer three quick questions.
1. How much help does your loved one need?
2. How often is care needed?
3. Is there any memory loss or confusion?
Your recommendation
Answer all three questions to see the care we'd suggest.
Every plan is personalized at your free consultation. This is a helpful starting point.
A plan for every visit
Every visit has a purpose, and every day has a rhythm.
Many older adults no longer have a set daily routine, and days can start to blur together. We build a personalized routine around your loved one's habits and preferences, then follow it every visit, so they get the most out of each day and stay as safe as possible.
1
Arrive & check in
A warm greeting, a check on mood and wellbeing, and a quick look around the home.
2
Personal care
Help with bathing, dressing and grooming, done the way they like it.
3
Nourish & hydrate
A healthy meal, plenty of fluids and medication reminders on schedule.
4
Move & engage
A walk, gentle exercise, puzzles, music, photos and conversation.
5
Home & errands
Light housekeeping, laundry, groceries and appointments.
6
Safety check & notes
Stove off, doors locked, paths clear, and visit notes shared in the Family Portal.
Caring for someone with memory loss? See how our memory care approach adapts every visit ↑
Ready for the unexpected
If something goes wrong, everything is already organized.
In an emergency, every minute counts, and nobody should be digging through drawers for a medication list. For every client, we prepare an Emergency Info Packet with your family, kept in an easy-to-find spot in the home.
If 911 is ever called, your caregiver hands the packet straight to paramedics and calls the family right away. First responders get the full picture in seconds, and you know exactly what's happening.
We review and update the packet whenever medications or care needs change.
What's in the packet
- ✓ Personal details and a current photo
- ✓ Current medications and dosages
- ✓ Allergies and medical conditions
- ✓ Doctors, specialists and pharmacy
- ✓ Emergency and family contacts
- ✓ Copies of insurance and Medicare cards
- ✓ Where to find advance directives or POLST forms
We build your loved one’s Emergency Info Packet at the very first visit.
Let's talk about your family
No pressure, no contracts to sign on the first call. Just a conversation about what would help.
