Cooking and keeping house get harder with age. Standing at the stove takes energy, laundry means stairs, and the small jobs start to pile up. Often that is the first sign a parent needs a little help, and it is also one of the easiest things to fix.
Our companions take care of the everyday tasks that keep a home running smoothly: preparing fresh meals, tidying up, doing the laundry and changing the bed. Your loved one stays in charge of how things are done. If Mom likes her soup a certain way, that is how it gets made.
What's included
- Meal planning and preparation, including favorite family recipes
- Setting the table, eating together and cleaning up afterwards
- Dishes, wiping counters and tidying the kitchen
- Laundry, folding, ironing and changing bed linens
- Light housekeeping: dusting, vacuuming and tidying living areas
- Keeping the fridge and pantry organized and making grocery lists
Who it's for
- Parents who are skipping meals or relying on snacks
- Older adults for whom stairs, laundry or cleaning have become tiring
- Families who notice the house slipping but don't want to push
- Couples where one spouse has been doing everything for both
How visits work
Home-help visits are usually a few hours long and often combined with companionship, so your parent gets company while the work gets done. We agree on a simple checklist at the home visit, and your companion follows it on every visit.
Every Bradley companion is background-checked, reference-checked and insured, and one of the owners meets your family in person before care begins. There is no long-term contract; you can change hours or pause at any time.
Questions about meals & home help
Is this a cleaning service?
No. We do light housekeeping as part of helping someone live comfortably at home. For deep cleaning or heavy work, we can recommend local services.
Can you cook for special diets?
We follow the diet and recipes the family gives us. We do not plan medical diets; if your parent has one, share the guidance from their doctor and we will follow it.
Do you shop for groceries?
We help make lists and organize deliveries. We will not drive clients or run errands by car.