How to Find a Trusted Home-Share Companion for Your Elderly Parent in Dublin
- saoirsesheridan
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
If you’re starting to worry about your mum or dad living alone, you’re not alone. Many adult children across Dublin face the same challenge — wanting to help their parent stay in the comfort of their own home while also ensuring they’re safe, supported, and not isolated.
A home-share arrangement can be the ideal middle ground — offering companionship and peace of mind, without the need for full-time residential care. In this article, we’ll explain how home-sharing works, who it’s for, and how you can find the right person to live with your elderly parent.
What Is a Home-Share and How Does It Work?
A home-share brings together two people with different but complementary needs:
An older homeowner who would benefit from companionship, light practical support, and a reassuring presence at night.
A carefully vetted companion, often a professional or student, who needs affordable accommodation in Dublin.
Through Elder Home Share, we match trusted companions with older people who wish to stay independent at home. The arrangement is based on mutual respect and clear expectations — the companion contributes a few hours a week of agreed help (like preparing meals, errands, or simply company) in exchange for affordable accommodation.
Why Families in Dublin Are Turning to Home-Share
For sons and daughters, a home-share can be a huge relief. It offers:
🏡 Independence for your parent – they stay in their familiar surroundings, maintaining routines and community ties.
💬 Companionship and emotional wellbeing – regular interaction reduces loneliness and keeps spirits high.
🌙 Peace of mind for you – knowing someone is there in the evenings provides reassurance, especially if you don’t live nearby.
💰 Affordable alternative to live-in care – a practical option that’s accessible for many families.
It’s not a care service, but it provides a bridge between living alone and needing professional home care.
Is Home-Share Right for Your Parent?
Home-sharing suits many older adults, especially those who:
Live alone and would appreciate company.
Are independent but have vulnerabilities that make it wiser to have a second person in the home
Have an extra bedroom and want to make good use of it.
Would feel reassured having someone around at night.
It’s also ideal for adult children balancing work, their own families, and caregiving responsibilities — you can ensure your parent has daily companionship without losing their independence.
How Elder Home Share Ensures Safety and Trust
We understand that letting someone live with your parent is a major decision. That’s why Elder Home Share focuses on:
Reference checks for every sharer.
Personal matching based on personality, interests, and practical needs.
Ongoing support throughout the arrangement — you’re never on your own once the match begins.
Families can relax knowing that the process is transparent, and both parties are supported from introduction to ongoing check-ins.
How to Get Started
Reach out to us – complete our short homeowner form on ElderHomeShare.ie.
We’ll reach out with a call to learn more about requirements of the match
We share profiles of potential companions – you can interview and select the best match for your loved one
You and your parent meet the potential sharer – and only proceed when everyone feels comfortable.
We provide ongoing support – ensuring the arrangement continues to work for both sides.
Saoirse the founder of Elder Home Share who home shared herself for several years says. Matches tend to work straight off the bat, its surprising to see how the senior home owner generally adapts very quickly to this new presence in the home. Afterall they have lived long lives and had many experiences that in reality the presence of a companion when it comes to pass is not so difficult and soon becomes a very welcome addition to the home.
Final Thoughts
If your elderly parent wants to remain at home but could use company and support, a home-share could be the perfect solution. It’s safe, affordable, and brings real peace of mind to families.
At Elder Home Share, we’ve helped dozens of Dublin families create these meaningful matches — allowing parents to live independently while feeling supported and secure.
👉 Learn more or register today at ElderHomeShare.ie Together, we can help your parent feel safe, connected, and cared for — right where they belong: at home.
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