Care that fits real family life.
Family Checks provides familiar, dependable support for older adults, adults with disabilities and others who may not safely be left alone. We work directly with families, learn their routines and provide clear updates so everyone can feel more confident about the care being provided.
Support built around trust.
Familiar caregivers
The free, no-obligation meet-and-greet can take place in the person’s home or another mutually comfortable location. Family members may meet with us privately or include their loved one and other appropriate family members, so everyone can become comfortable before care begins.
Qualified and prepared
Caregivers have the appropriate qualifications, documentation and experience for the services they provide.
Your routines matter
We bring professional experience, but families know their loved ones best. We listen and follow the routines and preferences that matter.
Clear family updates
Regular updates can be provided to the decision-maker and, when requested, other approved family members.
Practical support for everyday life.
Flexible in-home caregiving
Dependable support scheduled around real family needs, whether care is required regularly or occasionally.
Personal care and daily routines
Respectful help with personal care, mobility, meals, hydration and the familiar routines that matter.
Post-hospital support
Extra help during the important first days after returning home from hospital.
Appointments, errands and community access
Support attending appointments, completing essential errands and safely managing demanding days outside the home.
Support may range from a brief visit or check-in to longer scheduled care. Services are personalized after speaking directly with the family about the care receiver’s needs, routines and preferences.
Nearly 250 people helped us understand where support is missing.
Wanted emergency or short-notice backup care.
Wanted evening, weekend or after-hours support.
Would be more likely to call after already meeting and using the caregivers.
These findings are helping Family Checks decide where to invest our time, money and energy next.
Percentages are based on 238 completed responses.
New ideas shaped by real caregiving schedules.
These programs are under consideration. They are not yet available or promised.
Flexible Clubhouse care
Think of your loved one relaxing in a comfortable living room with familiar caregivers—only in a shared location where families can share labour and food costs, helping keep flexible hours affordable.
Backup-care planning
Meet one or two familiar caregivers before regular arrangements fail or a short-notice emergency happens.
Familiar recurring care
A consistent schedule with one primary caregiver and familiar backup choices who learn your routines.
Flexible food and transportation support
Food and drink choices, escorted appointments and assistance using community transportation are being explored.
Care starts with knowing who you are dealing with.
Family Checks is a local family caregiving team with experience in hospitals, home care, senior support, dementia care, mental-health support, and care homes serving youth and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Families deserve to know who may be caring for their loved one, ask questions and become comfortable before making a decision.
Start with a conversation—not a commitment.
Come alone or bring your loved one. Meet the Family Checks team, ask questions, tell us about routines and preferences, and decide afterward whether our support feels right for your family.
Arrange a Free Meet & GreetFamily Checks provides non-medical caregiving support. Services depend on individual needs, caregiver availability and whether the requested care can be provided safely.