The Senior Companions program

UCare is partnering with Lutheran Social Service (LSS) to offer the Senior Companions program to UCare for Seniors members who live in the Twin Cities metro area, Brainerd lakes area, Duluth, and Stillwater.

In the program, you get matched up with a volunteer, aged 55 and older, who provides basic companionship activities. The volunteer visits your home about once a week for 3-4 hours.

Volunteers can assist with light household tasks and provide transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. They can also provide respite support to a caregiver in need of a break from daily monitoring.^*

The Senior Companions program is currently looking for people who would like to be matched with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is interested in being a participant, please call LSS at
651-310-9440 or 1-888-205-3770 toll free. TTY machine users call 711.

^*Please note that volunteers cannot provide medical or home health care services or help with heavy chores or cleaning.