A helping hand
when family is far away
We connect caring volunteers with elderly parents so no wish goes unfulfilled — temple visits, hospital check-ups, breakfast outings & more.
For Travel
View upcoming Group Accompany Yatra or Request for a 1:1 Accompany Yatra designed specifically for Sr. Citizens.
The Hearts of Accompany
Venky & Suhasini
For the last five years, she has personally travelled with and accompanied seniors on pilgrimages across India, leisure trips, and medical visits — building deep trust with families. She understands their unspoken needs: the need to be heard, to feel safe, and to enjoy life without worry.
She co-founded Accompany along with her life partner with one belief: “A company in need, indeed.” When seniors travel with Accompany, they don’t just get a companion. They get a daughter-like presence who is supportive, pleasing, and friendly — ensuring families have complete peace of mind.
His energy is infectious. Always cheerful, always encouraging, he has a way of making people laugh, open up, and feel alive again. Around him, seniors don’t just feel safe. They feel younger. For the last five years, Venky has walked beside elders through their daily troubles and small victories. From fulfilling their small wishes to managing bills and medicines to sitting through long dialysis sessions for his mother, he’s become the steady, kind presence families rely on. He understands what seniors rarely say: the need for dignity, for company, and for someone who shows up — thrice a week or thrice a day — without checking the clock.
He co-founded Accompany with Suhasini on one belief: “Time is the most valuable asset, and giving time for someone is priceless.” Venky's early retirement was influenced by that invaluable asset - Time! Now, for the rest of his life, he wants to give it to elders — one smile, one conversation, one hand to hold at a time.
When seniors travel or spend a day with Accompany, they don’t just get a companion. They get a son-like presence who is cheerful, dependable, and fiercely protective — ensuring families across oceans have complete peace of mind.
Hearts We've Touched | From Our Extended Family ❤️
Unfiltered Family Notes
Our Purpose | Ikigai of Accompany
Nobody should miss out on life, for lack of company
At Accompany, we believe growing older should mean growing richer - richer in terms of experiences, conversations, and joy.
But very often, the simple logistics of stepping out keep our elders from living their lives fully and fulfillingly. It could either be moving around the city or going on a spiritual trip or a destination of their choice. Imagine dreaming a tirth yatra like Kashi Rameshwaram for ages, doctor's visit postponed, a sunrise by the beach missed, a music kutcheri or a movie or a dance drama skipped because there's no support system - literally, no one to go with!
We are not caregivers.
We are not cab drivers.
We are companions.
(Thoughtful, Trustworthy and Present)
- The friend who says 'I'll come with you.
- The daughter who holds your hand on a temple step.
- The grandson who waits patiently while you finish shopping.
Our Value Proposition | Sakhas and Sakhis
Why should you choose Accompany?
What makes it unique for your loved ones?
Our Services | What We Do
Think of us as your extended family member ❤️
Accompany provides trusted companions for senior citizens across communities, families, and social circles. Think of us as your extended family member, available when you need someone by your side. While it’s designed specifically to cater to the needs of the elderly, we also welcome requests by exception, if someone could benefit from the services of Accompany.
🛫 Travel
1:1 Accompany Yatra (Sr. Citizens)
Designed specifically for senior citizens, to support families who want 1:1 care for parents or grandparents on their tirth yatras or vacay to any other destinations. Curated for senior citizens, who love to travel on their dates, at their pace, with undivided attention.
- 1. Totally Customized : You choose the place, dates, and duration. Kashi or your Kuladeivam, Ganga Ghat or Govardhan, Mathura or Mantralayam, Ayodhya or Annamalaiyaar. Want only one temple per day? Done. Need 5 AM dharshan, followed by rest in the afternoon? Done.
- 2. Dedicated Sakha / Sakhi : One companion (1:1) travels along from home to home. Allow them to manage everything - tickets, hotel, food, dharshan queues, meds, wheelchair, and offer you a helping hand whenever you need.
- 3. Comfort First : Senior-friendly hotels, ground floor rooms, healthy diet, and extra rest days. Your comfort and health guides the itinerary.
Group Accompany Yatra (Open-2-All)
Designed specifically for anyone who wants to explore ‘Incredible India' in good company. Other than the pilgrimage trips designed for Sr. Citizens, we also travel from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, the forts of Rajasthan, the backwaters of Kerala, the beaches of Andaman and the North-east circuits! Curated Group Trips, open to all ages - solo travelers, friends and families.
🩺 Health & Wellness
- Planned Doctor Consultations 🩺
- Periodic Health Check-ups 🏥
- Laboratory Tests 🧪
From home to consultation to pharmacy to home. Sakhi demonstrates patience and care, takes key notes from the doctor, and ensures you understand prescriptions.
🛕 Social & Cultural
- Temple Visits 🛕
- Music Kutchery | Dance Drama 🎶
- Art | Photography | Painting Exhibitions 🖼️
Dharshan at Parthasarathy, or Pradosham at Kapaleeshwarar, or divine blessings at your local temple. Your Sakha handles the crowd, queue, and prasadam. You focus on prayer 🙏.
🌿 Lifestyle & Leisure
- Nature Walks 🌿🌼
- Beach Visits for Sunrise 🌅
- Lunch or Dinner or Movie Date 🍿🎬
- Shopping Malls - Groceries to Gifts 🛒🛍
Morning or evening walk surrounded by the chirps of birds and nature. A movie at Sathyam. Because companionship is not just for needs - it’s for joy.
☕ Home Alone
- Tea Time ☕
- Book reading 📖
- Play board games 🎲
- No agenda except presence ❤️
Let’s bring back the child’s innocence 🧸.
Upcoming Yatras | With Accompany
Customized Curated Trips Accompanied by Sakha / Sakhi
How Does It Work? | Book in 4 Simple Steps
Anyone can book a Sakha or a Sakhi
No apps | No forms | No tech headaches
Just WhatsApp or Call us
Step 1: Message or Call Us
Save our dedicated number for Accompany : +91-7339339323. Tell us what you need — a doctor visit, airport pickup, or just someone to sit with Uncle / Aunty for an evening. We're here when you need us, and generally respond within 30 minutes.
Step 2: No Scrolling of Profiles
Accompany hand-picks a Sakha or Sakhi based on your loved one's personality, interests, and language. You'll also get to see their bio and trust badges before the visit.
Step 3: For Travel & Outings
Our Sakha / Sakhi visits your home first, to meet your parents or grandparents, take you on a video call, and plans the travel together. We book tickets, work out a customized itinerary, route, breaks, medicines, and meals — so everyone feels safe before stepping out. On the day of service, we share the live location of your Sakha / Sakhi with the family.
Step 4: Confirm & Relax
Once you say yes, we lock the date. During travel or outing, your Sakha / Sakhi is with them — in the taxi, in the queue, holding their arm where needed. After the Accompany experience, you'll get a short update: “Reached home safely. Amma enjoyed the concert.” — along with a photo filled with the moments.
Our Guiding Compass | Sakha Sakhi Dharma
Five tenets that guides our daily actions
UPASTITHI (Presence)
We're with them, and not for them. We're fully present. Not on a phone, and definitely not with a bigger group! When Amma needs a hand on a temple step, a Sakhi's hand is already hovering. You can't outsource love. But, you can hire presence.
DHAIRYA (Patience)
We match their pace, and do not demand the other way around. One temple is enough, if that's their pace. We don't "cover" yatras. We live them. If Thatha needs to sit, we sit down too! Their comfort decides the plan, not the plan decides their comfort.
MARYADA (Dignity)
Absolutely zero tolerance for inappropriate conduct. We have absolute financial boundaries, and we don't cross them. No religious or political preaching. Clean and modest clothing. Respect privacy - what happens on yatra, stays on yatra.
SURAKSHA (Safety)
Safety of elders is our #1 priority. We act as their physical barrier. We pre-walk every route. We sleep next door during travel. 2 AM emergencies don't hit voicemail, but a human answers the call. Because trust takes time and effort, and it is not built on apps.
SAMBANDH (Relationship)
We call your parent by name. We remember they take filter coffee with no sugar. We send you the one photo that matters: them, smiling, not in a crowd. We stay by their side, during the entire booking duration, and do not leave them alone!
Family Accompany Questions | FAQs
Before you ask, we thought of it
GENERAL
Accompany provides trusted, background-verified Sakha / Sakhi for senior citizens. We’re not a cab service or medical caregivers. We’re the friends who accompany you during your travel, go with you for doctor visits, temples, beach, kutcheris, morning walks, shopping, or just for coffee. We stay, engage, and ensure you’re safe and comfortable.
Our companions are carefully selected individuals, trained in senior sensitivity and safety. Each profile shows their bio, interests, languages, trust badges, reviews and ratings. Accompany assigns the closest matching Sakha or Sakhi based on personality, interests, and language — so conversations flow naturally and companionship feels genuine, not forced. That way, every visit is meaningful, and every moment together is enjoyable.
Sakha. Sakhi. Not a Volunteer. A Companion.
We don’t call our people “volunteers” or “caregivers.” We call them Sakha and Sakhi.
In our tradition, a Sakha is Krishna to Arjuna - not a servant, not a guide, but a friend who walks with you. One who holds the chariot steady when you’re unsure. And, the one who stays, even when the path is hard.
A Sakhi is the friend who knows when you need water before you ask. One who sits with you in silence. And, the one who celebrates your joy as her own.
At Accompany, a Sakha/Sakhi is guided by 5 tenets:
1. Upasthiti | Presence: They are with you - in the auto, in the queue, in the
hospital waiting room. Not managing from afar.
2. Dhairya | Patience: One temple a day is enough if that’s your pace. No rushing. No
sighing.
3. Maryada | Dignity: They don’t do things for you, but they do things with you,
preserving your independence.
4. Suraksha | Safety: Your wellbeing is their duty.
5. Sambandh | Relationship: They are not transactional. They are your companion for
the journey - and often, beyond.
We call them Sakha / Sakhi because that’s what they are: A friend or a companion ❤.
We’re starting from ‘Namma Chennai’ with a pan-city coverage. If you love this noble thought, and do like our services, spread the word, and we will eventually cater to other cities as well.
BOOKING & PROCESS
Just WhatsApp us. We’ll handle the rest. No forms. No logins.
Step 1: Message or Call Us
Save our dedicated number for Accompany: +91-7339339323
Tell us what you need — a doctor visit, airport pickup, or just someone to sit with Uncle / Aunty for
an evening. We’re here when you need us, and generally respond within 30 mins.
Step 2: We don’t make you scroll profiles
Accompany hand-picks a Sakha or Sakhi based on your loved one’s personality, interests, and language.
You’ll also get to see their bio, trust badges, reviews and ratings.
Step 3: For Travel & Outings
Our Sakha / Sakhi visits your home first to meet your parents or grandparents, call you on video, and
plan the travel together. We book tickets for the outing or travel, work out customized
itinerary, route, breaks, medicines and meals so
everyone feels safe before stepping out.
Step 4: Confirm & Relax
Once you say yes, we lock the date, and share live location with family. During travel or outing, your
Sakha/Sakhi is with them — in the taxi, in the queue, holding their arm where needed. And later, you
get a photo + update filled with the moments.
Yes. It can be booked by senior citizens themselves, their children living abroad or in another city, or a family friend or a neighbour. Booking is via Call or Whatsapp on +91-7339339323.
For planned visits like doctor appointments, 24-48 hours is ideal. For emergencies or same-day needs, call us on our dedicated hotline, and we’ll do our best based on the availability of Sakha / Sakhi.
Absolutely! Many senior citizens prefer building a rapport. If your chosen Sakha / Sakhi is free, you can block recurring slots - for example, every Tuesday morning walk.
SAFETY & TRUST
All Sakhas / Sakhis go through the rigor of background and reference checks, ID card verification, and interviews. They’re also given basic orientation and training in senior care, sensitivity and safety.
Yes. We share live location with the registered family contact when the travel or outing starts. After the visit, you get a short WhatsApp update: “Reached home safe. Amma enjoyed the temple.”
Medical emergencies can happen, even with the best planning. That’s why we take utmost care before confirming any booking. We first check if your loved one is healthy and fit for the planned visit or travel. During booking, we capture emergency contacts and key medical notes — for example: “Amma has low sugar,” “Dinner by 7:30 PM sharp,” or “Diabetes meds before and after meals.” Your safety is non-negotiable. If an emergency occurs, your Sakha or Sakhi will immediately call the family, and then 108 Ambulance Service if needed. We stay with them, and with you, until help arrives.
If they can dream it, we can definitely plan for it, and make it happen.
Never. Unless, they prefer to be. Accompany is 1:1 by default.
This is why Sakha Dharma exists. You are not alone in an emergency. We provide the first and immediate response in case of falls, BP or Sugar - spikes or drops. We provide real-time family updates via WhatsApp - “Amma felt dizzy, we’re at the clinic, BP stable, Dr. says take rest.”. We don’t decide “it’s minor”. Any incident means hospital check plus family call.
Yes. For multi-day yatras, your Sakha or Sakhi stays. Same gender, always - Sakha with Thatha, Sakhi with Amma. Non-negotiable. If parents need privacy, we book two rooms next to each other. In that case Sakha / Sakhi is 10 steps away, even if needed at 2 AM. We follow night and early morning protocols. For example, “Amma had dinner, meds taken, room locked, I’m next door.” and “Good morning, BP normal.”. Sakha / Sakhi are with your parents and not sent with your parents!
CONDUCT & CHARACTER
Accompany has ‘ Zero Tolerance’ for misconduct. By anyone. On either side.
Your safety and dignity are non-negotiable. If a Sakha / Sakhi engages in unsolicited touch, dirty talk, disrespect, financial requests, or any behavior that makes you uncomfortable:
- Stop the service immediately. You are never obligated to continue.
- Call our 24x7 helpline at +91-7339339323. Ask for “Urgent Conduct Issue.”
- We act within 1 hour: We will remove the Sakha / Sakhi, ensure you are safe, and arrange alternate support if needed.
- Investigation & Action: Every complaint is investigated. Verified misconduct leads to immediate termination, police complaint if applicable, and blacklisting from Accompany forever.
Don't you agree? Our Sakhas / Sakhis deserve the same respect and safety. If they face verbal abuse, unsolicited touch, inappropriate requests, or harassment:
- They are instructed to exit immediately and report to us.
- We investigate within 24 hours. Verified misconduct by a senior citizen or a family member leads to immediate termination of service, no refunds, and blacklisting from Accompany.
- We protect our people. No Sakha / Sakhi will be sent back ever, to an unsafe environment.
- 📌 1. Code of Conduct: Every Sakha / Sakhi signs and is trained on Sakha Dharma + strict conduct code before their first assignment.
- 📌 2. Background Checks: Due diligence and reference checks combined with ID verification for all Sakhas and Sakhis.
- 📌 3. Live Check-ins: For 1:1 services, Sakhas and Sakhis check in with our team at start, mid-point, and end.
- 📌 4. Family Loop: For senior services, we keep one family member on WhatsApp updates.
Please visit our page on Sakha Sakhi Ethos. The foundation of Sakha Sakhi Dharma is built on Maryada i.e. Dignity. We will fiercely protect it - for our senior citizens of course, but equally for our Sakhas and Sakhis.
SERVICES & PRICING
We don’t provide medical or nursing care, physiotherapy, cooking, or house cleaning. We also don’t run errands. We are companions - not caregivers or cab drivers or delivery agents.
Pricing is on an hourly basis, and rates vary based on the service provided. No hidden fees. Call or chat with us via Whatsapp on +91-7339339323.
Yes, if you wish. We understand comfort and cultural preferences matter. Just let us know, and we will try and assign a Sakhi matching your personality and preference.
Yes. We don’t clock-watch. If delays happen, your Sakha / Sakhi stays.
No questions, and no guilt. Plans do change. We will try to re-assign your Sakha / Sakhi for another senior who is waiting.
Customer Reviews
If a Sakha or Sakhi brought 'presence' to your home, would you share that story? Your Review helps another son or daughter abroad breathe easier. It tells them: "You're not alone. Someone will show up for your parents, too." It takes 30 seconds. But for a family still deciding, it means everything. We read every word. We train our Sakhas / Sakhis with your feedback. Thank you 🙏.
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