Has anyone hired a virtual assistant to help support an aging parent?
I’m trying to figure out a sustainable way to support my mom from a distance, and I’m considering hiring a virtual assistant. I have been spending about 15 to 20 hours per week supporting her while working part-time. Pretty soon I will be starting a full-time job and will need support.
What I’m thinking is someone who would:
- Call her every morning to check in (how she’s feeling, how she slept, etc.)
- Ask if she needs anything and keep a shared shopping list
- Remind her about appointments
- Send me a quick summary after each call
- Be available occasionally if she has a non-urgent concern
Important context: this would be non-medical.
Has anyone done something like this? I'm specifically interested in anyone who may have used a VPA (virtual personal assistant) vs. something more local.
Thanks!
Posted Apr 9, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC
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