English-speaking companion care for your senior parent in Switzerland.
When you live abroad and your parent is here, peace of mind matters as much as practical help. I provide warm, in-home companion care fully in English in Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud — with personalised written reports after every visit, so distance never means silence.
- Fluent in English and French
- Bachelor in psychology & communication
- Secure family portal with written visit reports
- Lausanne, Vaud & surrounding communes
The worries that come with being far away.
Most international families I work with share the same anxieties. Companion care that doesn't address them isn't really helping.
A language barrier between your parent and their caregiver
When your parent's first language is English, daily care in French can be exhausting and isolating. I provide warm, fluent English companionship — conversations, reading, humour and trust, all in the language they're most comfortable in.
Coordinating care from another country and time zone
You shouldn't have to chase updates. Every visit becomes a personalised written report shared securely with you, whether you're in London, New York, Dubai or Singapore — so you always know how your parent is doing.
Navigating Swiss admin and healthcare in English
LAMal, CMS, doctor's appointments, paperwork from the commune — I can accompany your parent to appointments, translate context for you, and help you understand the Swiss home-care landscape without guesswork.
Parents relocating to Switzerland or visiting for a long stay
Whether your parent is moving to Vaud to be closer to you or staying for several months, settling in takes more than logistics. I provide the human bridge: routines, outings, conversation and continuity.
Post-hospital recovery while you're abroad
Coming home after a hospital stay is fragile. I provide gentle, attentive companionship during the days and weeks that matter most — and you receive clear updates after every visit.
Trusting someone you've never met in person
I'm Alice Bourassin, founder of Allycias Care Services, with a Bachelor in psychology and communication and three+ years supporting seniors in Vaud. Discretion, ethics and consistency are the foundation of every engagement.
In-home companion care, tailored to your family.
This is non-medical companion care — presence, daily-life support, and human connection. Medical care is handled by Swiss home-care services (CMS / Spitex), and I can help you coordinate with them.
- Warm English-speaking companionship and conversation
- Help with daily life: meals, groceries, light tidying, organisation
- Accompaniment to medical appointments, with context shared with you
- Cognitive stimulation: games, reading, memory exercises
- Outings and walks around Lausanne, Lavaux and Lake Geneva
- Post-hospital and convalescence support at home
- Personalised written reports shared securely with family abroad
- Light administrative help with Swiss paperwork and correspondence
A simple, reassuring process — even from abroad.
A free introductory call in English
We talk through your parent's situation, your concerns as a family abroad, and what kind of presence would help most. No pressure, no commitment.
A first home visit — together if possible
I meet your parent in their own home so trust can start to build. You can join by video call if you'd like to be part of that first conversation.
A tailored visit plan
We agree on frequency, length and focus — one-off, occasional or regular visits — adjusted as needs evolve.
Personalised reports after every visit
You receive a private written summary of each visit through the secure family portal, so distance never means silence.
Why families choose Allycias Care Services.
I'm Alice Bourassin, founder of Allycias Care Services. I hold a Bachelor in psychology and communication and have spent more than three years supporting seniors, people living with a disability and those recovering from illness across the Canton of Vaud.
I built Allycias around three commitments that matter especially to international families: fluent communication in English and French, radical transparency through personalised written visit reports, and genuine continuity — the same trusted companion, visit after visit.
Not sure which type of support is right for your family?
Start with our free assessment and let us gently guide you.
Let's talk about your parent — in English, at your convenience.
Tell me about your situation and I'll get back to you personally within 24 hours, in your time zone. The first call is free and without commitment.
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