Community
“Feeling lonely and isolated.”
Ways to make friends, stay in touch with family, and find support if you are caring for someone.
About Community
Loneliness is not a small thing. It wears people down, and it shows up in health long before anyone calls it a problem. The companies on this page work on connection from several directions. Some make it easier for brothers, sisters, and adult children to share the care instead of one person quietly carrying all of it. Others create places to meet people and have something to look forward to each week, in person or online. There are services built specifically for caregivers who need rest, a break, and people who understand what the days are actually like. And there are companionship services — a real person who calls or visits for conversation on a quiet afternoon. If you are not sure where to begin, pick the one that answers the question you keep asking yourself: who else can help, or who can simply keep them company.
Which one fits your situation?
Loneliness is not a small thing. Start with the question you keep asking yourself.
Companies are listed alphabetically inside each section. Nobody pays to be here, and the order is not a ranking. Reviewed August 2026.
Keeping the whole family on the same page
For brothers, sisters, and children sharing the care.
Adley Health
Keeps medical notes and daily care in order so the family can act together.
Visit Adley Health’s Website (opens in a new tab)Arlow
One place for the family circle: messages, medicine reminders, and important papers.
Visit Arlow’s Website (opens in a new tab)Dovetail
For families caring for more than one person, with a separate group for each loved one.
Visit Dovetail’s Website (opens in a new tab)
Making friends and staying social
For meeting people and having something to look forward to.
Agefully
A daily hello, a plan for the day, and a small group of people who know you.
Visit Agefully’s Website (opens in a new tab)Amintro
Two free apps: one for making friends after 50, one for family caregivers.
Visit Amintro’s Website (opens in a new tab)Bream
A private club for women over 50 with small groups and get-togethers, online and in person.
Visit Bream’s Website (opens in a new tab)Vermut
Real friendships for people 55+ through activities and clubs close to home.
Visit Vermut’s Website (opens in a new tab)
Support and breaks for family caregivers
For caregivers who need a rest and people who understand.
Dostata (Respite Cooperative)
Family caregivers take turns covering for each other — a low-cost way to get rest.
- Monthly fee
PrognosUs
Online caregiver groups with real people who listen and understand your background.
- Monthly fee
Respitely
Lets friends, family, or an employer pay for a few hours of professional care so the caregiver can rest.
- Monthly fee
Friendly digital companions
For someone who would like company and conversation during a quiet day.
Everfriends.ai
A friendly digital companion to talk with, for people who spend much of the day alone.
Visit Everfriends.ai’s Website (opens in a new tab)
