We provide Vancouver Seniors with home support, and we preserve their life story

Seniors often express their frustration at feeling “invisible” in our fast paced world. We understand Seniors’ need to feel seen and heard, even while accepting our support. We listen to Seniors and document their life story so families can connect across generations.

We know you’re concerned about your parents’ safety and quality of life

We work with you and your parent to put together a support plan that’s tailored to his/her needs. We want to include your loved one in the decision making, whenever possible, and we always keep you informed.

Everyone has a Life Story

We interview your loved one regarding their life themes, circumstances and milestones. Then we create a loving document or video that informs and connects future generations.

778-871-2295 (Barbara)
604-861-2295 (Joey)

About us

With Compassion began with two friends discussing mutual concerns about their senior family members living alone.

We researched; looking for any locally owned and operated Vancouver companies. We wanted a small company that could quickly respond to any future changes in care our relative might need. We also hoped for a company with support workers who understood and valued the emotional and lifestyle needs of Seniors.

Feeling discouraged with our search results, we decided to leave “corporate” and created the company we were searching for.

So began “With Compassion” - a Company we would entrust with the care and support of our own family members!

Our Company consists of:

  • Barbara (Owner/Manager)

  • Joey (Admin and Operations Manager) and

  • CJ (Creative writer) who weaves together our clients’ life story for each Life Legacy project

Meet Barbara

I began my career with an Associate Degree in Nutriton and Food Services. I managed Food Service Departments in Long Term/Complex Care facilities and worked in Acute Care. I then pivoted my career to Sales and Marketing.

Recently I obtained the CPCA Designation: Certified Professional Consultant on Aging. The course consisted of 24 modules related to the most relevant health, social, legal and financial issues facing today’s Seniors and their families.

I consult with Vancouver Seniors and their families on current trends in aging, caregiving, housing and retirement.

I am a Mom, Friend, nature lover, gardener, book lover and sometimes artist.

My goal is to banish Seniors’ perception of being “invisible” in our fast-paced, info driven world. I like to help Seniors and families plan for care and housing, and I love to be part of ensuring that Seniors’ life stories are not lost to their families.

Care and Consultation

Your parent may be lonely, insecure about going out or reluctant to socialize or shop alone. Do they need help going to appointments, seeing friends, visiting community events or planning/cooking meals?

Perhaps your loved one has come to need some level of 24 hour support and you need assistance through that process.

We value Seniors’ past and present experiences and we offer a range of services: 

  • Companionship and exercise

  • Meal prep and meds reminder

  • Driving to appointments or outings

  • Life Story preservation

  • Guidance when more care is needed

  • Guidance when alternative housing is required

  • Live-in assistance

  • Seasonal and special items delivered

Each care giver on our small team has: 

  • Criminal Record Check

  • Food Safe

  • First Aid

Some are licensed Emergency Responders, all have the Foundation Course in Aging. Each is experienced working with Seniors, and loves the work!

Consultation

We provide you with weekly reports, texts or calls so you’re always aware of your parent’s activities and progress. 

We are trained professionals but we become a friend!

Guidance

We notice changes in our senior clients’ general health, mobility and emotional/mental wellness. If it becomes apparent that your parent requires advanced care, we can guide you through that process.

We will suggest options in housing and care and will work to ensure your parent is comfortable and involved whenever is appropriate.

Life Legacy Project

A life that is not documented is a life that, within a generation or two, will largely be lost to memory. What a tragedy this can be in the history of a family! 

Knowledge of our previous generations shapes us and can instill in us, values, direction and meaning into our lives. We can preserve your family narrative with our Life Legacy Project. 

We interview your loved one regarding their life themes, circumstances and milestones, then create a loving document or video that informs and transforms future generations.

Creative Writer: CJ

Success

  • “Our mother has dementia and With Compassion has been making sure she eats well and keeps her mind as active as possible with puzzles and games. Barbara have been very good at keeping us posted with any changes she would notice and we always appreciated her wise recommendations. We would highly recommend With Compassion and Barbara to anyone in need of very compassionate care for their loved ones.”

    M and G

  • “There are not enough words to say how much we appreciate all that you’ve done for our Dad. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. He will definitely miss each of the kind care givers from With Compassion.”

    D.

  • “With Compassion began assisting my sister after major surgery from which she narrowly escaped death. Barbara designed and initiated a routine of reasonable social interaction, close listening, intelligent reporting, meds, diet, exercise that has turned my sister’s life from a horror story to a real pleasure.”

    A.

  • “Over the past year, With Compassion has been caring for my mother on three afternoons. Barbara has established a great relationship with my mother and connects with me on all aspects of her care. Barbara and her staff are very caring, flexible and reliable. I trust and am grateful for the work Barbara and her staff are doing.“

    K.

Contact

778-871-2295 (Barbara)
604-861-2295 (Joey)