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Senior-citizen assistance

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An older resident may value reliable help with everyday non-medical tasks while still retaining control of personal decisions. You could assist with agreed errands, reminders, shopping, forms or communication after confirming consent, privacy boundaries, family expectations and emergency contacts.

₦5,000–₦25,000Phone helpfulLocal or home-basedBeginner

How the service works in practice

Agree on a clear list of non-medical tasks with the older customer and, where appropriate, an authorised family contact. Confirm visit times, consent, privacy boundaries, emergency contacts and how shopping money, receipts or documents will be handled; then complete only the agreed assistance and record important updates accurately. Escalate health, safety or financial concerns to the designated contact instead of giving professional advice or making decisions for the customer.

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What to factor in before you set your price

Price only the agreed non-medical tasks and the realistic time each visit will require. Include transport, phone calls, mobile data, waiting time and record-keeping, while keeping shopping money or other customer funds separate and fully accounted for. Consent, privacy, family expectations, emergency contacts and clear boundaries around health, personal care and financial decisions should be agreed before the service begins.

When this business may fit your situation
  • You may be well suited to this idea if you are someone patient and dependable who can provide clearly bounded, non-medical everyday support.
  • You may be well suited to this idea if you are a person who communicates clearly and gives useful updates.
  • You may be well suited to this idea if you are someone able to define firm service boundaries.
  • You may be well suited to this idea if you are a starter who records requests, costs and completion carefully.
  • You may be well suited to this idea if you are someone willing to begin with a small service area.
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