Help that fits your parent and your life
Looking after an aging parent while holding down a job, raising kids and running your own home is a lot. It is harder still when you live in another town or another state. You want your parent safe and well, but you cannot be there for every errand, appointment and worry.
Help for aging parents means having one dependable local person who fills those gaps. Gina, a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse since 2013, visits your parent, handles the practical tasks and keeps you up to date. Everything she does is non-medical and non-hands-on, focused on helping your parent stay independent at home.
Common worries families bring
- Living too far away to help on a regular basis
- Keeping up with appointments and everyday errands
- A parent living alone with nobody checking in
- Balancing work, children and caregiving all at once
- Wanting a trusted local person nearby
- Helping a parent keep their independence for as long as possible
If you are not sure yet whether your parent needs help, the guide on signs an aging parent needs help goes through what to look for.
How Gina helps
Support is shaped around your parent’s week. The most popular pieces for families are:
- Friendly check-in visits for company and a look at how things are going
- Grocery shopping and errands such as the post office, pharmacy and returns
- Short-term help while your parent recovers from an illness or surgery
- Company and note-taking at medical appointments
- Patient help with phones, tablets and video calls
- Long-distance support for families who live outside Florida
Staying in the loop
After each visit or appointment, you hear from Gina by phone, text or email, whichever suits you. Updates are personal and specific: what she and your parent did, how your parent seemed and anything she thinks you should know. Over time you get a clear, steady picture instead of wondering.
One person, not a rotating staff
There is no rotating cast of helpers here. With Anchor Concierge, you and your parent always work with Gina. That consistency builds trust. Your parent gets to know her, she gets to know your parent’s routines, and the help adapts as needs change. Gina is fully insured, and she speaks English and German.
A plan that changes with your parent
Needs rarely stay the same for long. A parent who only wants a weekly grocery run this spring may need company at appointments by fall. Because Gina knows your parent, she can suggest when to add a visit or try a different service, and you decide together. The plan can also scale back if things improve.
When a parent says no
Plenty of seniors push back on the idea of help at first. It can feel like losing control. What tends to work is presenting help as a way to stay independent, and starting with something small and practical, such as a weekly grocery run. A parent’s doctor can also be a helpful voice, since a recommendation from the doctor often carries weight. Gina takes first visits slowly and lets the relationship build at your parent’s pace.
Knowing the limits
Gina does not bathe, dress or help with toileting, and she does not give medications. If your parent needs that level of care, she will say so honestly and help you find local providers. She can also work alongside a home health agency, covering the errands and appointments while the agency handles personal care.
Getting started and what it costs
It begins with a free 20-minute consultation by phone or in person, where you talk through your parent’s situation and what would help most. Some families start with a single visit; others set up a weekly routine. Occasional visits are $120 for a two-hour minimum and $60 per additional hour. For regular support, memberships run from Anchor Essentials at $460 a month to Anchor Premier at $1,050, with discounted hours and priority scheduling. There is no long-term contract. See the pricing page for every option.
Gina helps families with aging parents in St. Petersburg, Seminole, Dunedin and all of Pinellas County.