What to expect
- Companionship and daily-living support categories.
- Transparent exclusions and emergency-services boundary.
- Clear non-clinical service boundaries.
ProxyKare
Services Focused On Daily Support
ProxyKare helps families begin a thoughtful conversation about non-clinical support in everyday life.
Support categories
Support shaped around everyday life
Start with the kind of help that would make daily routines feel more manageable. The follow-up conversation narrows the details safely.
Companionship and connection
Support that helps someone feel engaged, heard, and connected during everyday life.
- Conversation and shared activities
- Walks, games, reading, or hobbies
- Check-ins and social routines
Respite for family caregivers
Planned support that gives an unpaid family caregiver time to rest, work, or manage personal responsibilities.
- Short scheduled relief visits
- Companionship while a family caregiver steps away
- Routine support coordinated around the household
Transportation and errands
Practical help with local errands and everyday trips, discussed during your care conversation.
- Grocery and essential errands
- Transportation to appointments or community activities
- Accompaniment for local outings
Personal support
Non-clinical assistance with selected daily routines, discussed during follow-up and matched to an appropriate support plan.
- Routine prompts and organization
- Mobility and transfer support when appropriately staffed
- Help preparing for daily activities
Household support
Light household tasks that help maintain a comfortable, organized living environment.
- Light tidying and laundry
- Simple meal preparation
- Organizing commonly used spaces
Important boundary: ProxyKare does not replace emergency responders, licensed medical professionals, or a family's existing care team.
A place to begin
When everyday routines start to change
There is no single moment that defines a care conversation. These everyday signals can help you decide what to discuss first.
- Meals, laundry, or everyday tasks are becoming harder to keep up with.
- A parent or relative is spending more time alone than they used to.
- Family members are coordinating more frequent check-ins or errands.
- You are beginning to ask what kind of support would make the week easier.
A support day is personal
There is no standard script. A visit can be shaped around familiar routines, preferences, and the kind of practical support being discussed.
- 1
Arrive and connect
Begin with a greeting, conversation, and a quick understanding of how the day is taking shape.
- 2
Support the routine
Help organize ordinary activities such as a simple meal, light tidying, or getting ready for the day.
- 3
Make room for connection
Share an activity, conversation, walk, or other familiar part of the person's routine.
- 4
Close the visit
Leave the household with the next agreed routine clear and any follow-up questions noted for the team.
What non-clinical support does not include
- ProxyKare coordinates non-clinical support conversations; it does not diagnose conditions or replace licensed medical professionals.
- Medication reminders are different from administering medication or performing a clinical task.
- Emergency situations require 911 or the appropriate local emergency service.
Latest resources
A little clarity for the road ahead
Explore a few helpful ideas, then choose the next step that feels right for your situation.
Guide
Starting a care conversation
A simple way to think through who needs support, what would help most, and what to share first.
Read related answersChecklist
Everyday support at a glance
Review common companionship, respite, transportation, personal, and household support categories before you begin.
Review servicesPlanning note
Starting a support conversation
Understand the difference between a care inquiry and an emergency, and review ProxyKare's non-clinical scope.
Review boundaries