Companions for older adults
The antidote
to lonely
afternoons.
Book a warm, vetted companion to spend an hour with the parent or grandparent you love — conversation, walks, games, a cup of tea.
- Background-checked
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours
- Only charged when accepted
How it works
An hour of company for them. Peace of mind for you.
Popovers is designed for adult children arranging company for a parent. The whole request takes only a few minutes.
- 01
Tell us who you're booking for
Add the person you're arranging the visit for — their address, interests, and anything a companion should know.
- 02
Pick a day, time, and activities
We'll show companions in the area who are available, plus nearby companions with other openings to choose from.
- 03
A companion pops over
You're charged when the companion accepts. The confirmed visit and everything you shared stay together in your account.
During the visit
The one-hour
visit menu.
Choose any mix when you book. Companions arrive ready, but there’s never a schedule to keep.
- 01
Conversation
Unhurried, curious, warm.
- 02
Walks
Around the block or the park.
- 03
Cards & games
Rummy, chess, Scrabble.
- 04
Reading together
A novel, the paper, old letters.
- 05
Meal prep
Something simple, side by side.
- 06
Errands together
To the store, post office, or bank — side by side.
- 07
Other
Tell us what they would enjoy.
The Popover Promise
An hour together should feel like an hour together. Not an appointment to get through.
The plan might be cards, a walk, tea, or simply conversation. The point is attention: warm, reliable company with clear boundaries around money, passwords, and accounts.
Why families trust us
Every companion, vetted three ways.
Background-checked
Before taking a visit, every companion must pass a full criminal background check.
Personally interviewed
We meet every applicant we approve. Warmth and reliability aren't things you can see on a résumé.
References called
Approved companions provide references we actually call — past care roles, mentors, and community ties.
Simple pricing
One hour. Seventy dollars. Less in a bundle.
Credits never expire — pop one in the calendar or keep a pack ready.
All visits are one hour · Credits never expire · Free cancellation 48 hrs in advance
Become a companion
Paid weekly to be warm, reliable, and present.
If you’re the kind of person who strikes up a conversation with strangers and means it — we’d love to meet you.
