In short. Before someone comes to keep an older relative company, a few simple items make the home safer and more comfortable. Adom (adom.ma) and the AdomApp app (adomapp.com) connect you with a person in El Jadida; a non-medical service, with a personalised free quote and payment after the service.
Rabia and her father
Imagine Rabia, whose father lives alone in an old house in the Cité Portugaise, where the lanes are narrow and vehicle access is limited. He manages, but he tires more quickly, and Rabia would like someone to call in several times a week: to keep him company, help around the house and walk with him on errands.
She asks for senior companionship on AdomApp, describing the situation, the days she has in mind and what she expects from a visit. Proposals come back; she reads them and chooses. The service is non-medical: the person keeps company and helps, and does not provide care.
Looking at the house through his eyes
Before the first visit Rabia walks through the home the way her father does, bedroom to bathroom, front door to sitting room, and notes what could trip him: a rug that slides, a cable on the floor, a threshold with poor light.
Then she lines up the simplest safety items. A non-slip mat in the bathroom and in front of the shower. A night light between the bedroom and the toilet. A steady chair with armrests so he can stand up without strain. Closed shoes with soles that do not slip. A phone within reach, with the important numbers written large. All of it comes from an ordinary shop. For a cane, a walker or any other device, the opinion that counts is a health professional's, not the companion's.
Comfort matters as much as safety
Next she thinks about what makes the days pleasant: a chair he likes to sit in, a throw, a reading lamp, the radio within reach, a jug of water. These details give the companion landmarks: where to find things, where to put them back.
She also jots down what he enjoys: a hand of cards, tea at a set time, a stroll to the end of the lane. Companionship is not only practical help; it is time shared.
Access for the person who comes
In a narrow lane, access is a concrete detail. Rabia writes down for the companion how to reach the door, which floor, which code or key, and where to leave belongings. She also describes the walks the two will make on foot: to the corner shop, the mosque, the pharmacy, with the places where he likes to stop and rest.
After the first week
Rabia checks in. Is the mat in place? Is the light enough? Is the chair comfortable? The companion shares what they have noticed and she adjusts. What is not useful goes; what is missing gets bought. She keeps the list up to date so everyone can find their way.
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For the city page, see Adom in El Jadida, and for the service home care in El Jadida.
Frequently asked questions
Can the companion give medication or provide care?
No. The service is non-medical: company, day-to-day help and accompaniment. For any care, turn to a health professional.
Do I have to buy all the equipment before the first visit?
No. Start with safety (non-slip mat, night light, steady chair), then add the rest after the first few days.
What should I put in my request on AdomApp?
Your relative's situation, the days you want, what you expect (company, errands, outings) and how to get into the home. The clearer it is, the better the proposals fit.
My relative refuses the idea of a companion. What can I do?
Talk it through before asking, and let them take part in choosing among the proposals. A short first meeting can help.
Does the companion bring the equipment?
Agree on it with the person before the first visit. In your request, say what is already in the house.
How much does senior companionship cost in El Jadida?
The rate is not fixed: the quote is personalised and free on AdomApp, and payment comes after the service. Adom connects people and does not employ them.
