Companion care focuses on social interaction, emotional well-being, and practical household support rather than hands-on medical or personal hygiene tasks, forming a vital part of our home care services. Personal care involves assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, while nursing care includes clinical services like wound care and medication administration by a Registered nurse. At Freiheit Care, we often combine companion care with personal or nursing care into a single, seamless care plan tailored to your loved one's needs, ensuring comprehensive home care solutions.

We take caregiver matching seriously. After a free in-home consultation, we consider your loved one's personality, interests, language preferences, cultural background, and specific health concerns. We then assign a primary caregiver whose skills and temperament align with your family member, and we prioritize consistent caregiver assignment so a genuine, trusting relationship can develop over time.

Yes. Our caregivers are trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care techniques, including structured cognitive activities, gentle redirection, safety supervision, and emotional reassurance, ensuring specialized care for those in need. Companion care can be an essential part of a comprehensive dementia care plan, helping to slow cognitive decline and maintain quality of life.

Absolutely. We offer flexible scheduling that includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, making our home care services convenient for every family. For seniors who need continuous support, we also provide 24/7 care with dedicated caregiving teams.

The cost of companion care varies depending on the number of hours per week, the level of support required, and whether additional services like personal care or specialized nursing in assisted living are included. We offer a free consultation to assess your loved one's needs and provide a transparent, detailed quote with no hidden fees. Some clients may also be eligible for funding through Veterans Affairs Canada, Family-Managed Home Care through Ontario Health atHome, or private insurance plans.

Yes. Freiheit Care provides companion care services across the full Ottawa region, including Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gloucester, Alta Vista, Sandy Hill, Manotick, Kemptville, and Arnprior. Bilingual caregivers are available for French-speaking clients.

In most cases, we can begin services within a few days of the initial assessment. For urgent situations—such as a recent hospital discharge or a sudden change in a senior's condition—we offer expedited placement to ensure your loved one receives support as quickly as possible.

This is a very common concern, and we approach it with patience and sensitivity. Many seniors are initially resistant to the idea of having a caregiver, but our experience shows that when the right person is matched with your parent—someone who genuinely listens, shares interests, and respects their independence—that resistance often melts away. Starting with practical tasks like laundry and light housekeeping is often an easier way in than a visit framed around companionship alone, since help around the house feels less like supervision. From there, we recommend keeping visits short and low-pressure and letting the relationship build naturally.

Yes, and many of our clients in assisted living do. Freiheit Care offers a full continuum of home care services, including personal care, nursing care, dementia and Alzheimer's specialized programs, post-operative recovery support, respite care, and palliative care. Your care coordinator will help you design a customized plan that addresses every aspect of your loved one's well-being under one trusted provider.