Senior Companions
Missoula Senior Companion Services
Summit’s Missoula office offers Senior Companion one on one matches with other seniors in our immediate Missoula city area. Senior Companions are retired people who want to give back to their community and espicially wish to work with our elders who wish to continue to live independently in their homes. The matches meet once per week for up to 4 hours and companions provide a listening ear so that they can give information about community resources and services. Companions encourage seniors to review their choices so that they can make decisions about how to best maintain their independence.
The following are some things senior companions can offer:
- Support through conversation,
- Advocate as requested,
- Household management,
- Assisting with forms,
- Reading,
- Writing letters,
- Playing games or cards,
- Go grocery shopping,
- Accompany to a medical appointment,
- Encourage walking or other exercise, and
- Accompany to a social event.
If would are interested in Senior Companion Services, please email Jude Monson or call her at 406-728-1630.