Senior care providers are responsible for providing companionship, care, and support to the elderly; they may also assist with basic home maintenance tasks like laundry and cleaning. For individuals and families with elderly family members that wish to remain in their private homes and live independently, hiring a senior care provider can make all the difference in the world. This is especially true when family members are unable to provide the hands-on support needed. As our family members age, they need additional assistance doing things such as household chores, laundry, shopping and transportation to appointments. Senior care providers can provide the individual help needed and be a good companion as well.