Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like uncharted territory. Each day brings new questions, emotional challenges, and decisions. At Institute on Aging, we created Compania™ (Come-PAN-yuh) to be your “companion” as you navigate dementia care for your loved one in the San Francisco Bay Area — with expert support and compassion.
Compania by Institute on Aging (IOA) is your comprehensive dementia care program tailored for older adults and their caregivers. It combines in-home care, structured daily enrichment programs, caregiver coaching, and ongoing care management – all led by dementia-trained professionals who understand the unique needs of memory care. Whether your loved one is experiencing early memory loss or requires more advanced care, Compania offers personalized dementia care services designed to enhance quality of life – for them and for you.
Compania is designed to support a person’s whole self—encouraging movement, mental engagement, emotional comfort, and social connection. Compania members may experience:
It’s care that nurtures not just your needs, but your overall well-being.
Located in the beautiful Presidio, our dementia-specific enrichment program offers daily cognitive engagement and social connection in a structured, supervised setting. It also gives caregivers time to rest or attend to other responsibilities. The Presidio location serves clients from San Francisco and Marin.
Program highlights include:
Our caregivers are certified and trained in dementia care best practices, offering respectful and personalized in-home dementia care for Bay Area families.
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Caregiver Coaching service provides dedicated, one-on-one support for family caregivers managing the emotional, logistical, and behavioral complexities of dementia care.
Coaching includes:
In 2025, 100% of Caregiver Coaching participants said they would recommend the program to a friend or family member, according to IOA’s annual satisfaction survey.
Whether you’re just starting the journey or deep in the day-to-day challenges, our Caregiver Coaches help you feel more equipped, confident, and supported.
Note: Caregiver Coaching is available virtually anywhere in the United States and internationally
Navigating care for aging loved ones can feel overwhelming. Your expert care manager works with you to create a personalized roadmap for safe, independent living, and staying connected—at home and in the community.
Our dementia-trained caregivers and care teams understand the progression of memory loss and are dedicated to preserving dignity, reducing anxiety, and building trust – every step of the way. Families praise our staff for their kindness, professionalism, and ability to create calm, personalized routines. Institute on Aging’s Enrichment Center staff receives high praise on review sites, including Google, where we are rated 5 stars.
As the caregiver for my husband, it warms my heart and eases my mind to know unequivocally that he's being mentally stimulated, cared for, and is safe. It's as though the Enrichment Center staff is an extension of our family. They are at all times anticipating the needs of my loved one, as well as mine.
Before we enrolled my dad in Compania, my family and I were just trying to get through the day. Now we have space to breathe and can enjoy the little moments with each other like we used to.
As a program of the non-profit Institute on Aging, Compania exists to serve – not profit from – families facing memory loss. That means every recommendation we make is based on your loved one’s unique needs, not financial incentives. We support the whole caregiving journey with education, respite care, and emotional guidance so no one feels alone.
Every care plan is customized, blending evidence-based techniques with your loved one’s habits, history, and personality. Special attention is given to Compania members’ needs as they continue to evolve, and our dementia-trained experts work with you to identify supplemental services and community programs – including support groups – to make the whole family’s journey with Alzheimer’s more manageable.
Caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other similar health issues is extremely taxing and isolating. Institute on Aging offers programs and a team of caring and knowledgeable team members who can help you and your loved one through this very difficult journey.
We proudly provide dementia care and Alzheimer’s care services across the San Francisco Bay Area, including:
Looking for Alzheimer’s or dementia care in San Francisco or the surrounding Bay Area? Contact us to learn more.
Live outside these areas? Contact us – we may still be able to help or connect you with a trusted partner.
If you’re looking for experienced, compassionate dementia care in the Bay Area, Institute on Aging’s Compania is your trusted partner. From in-home help to structured enrichment programs and caregiver support, we’re here to help your loved one thrive – and help you breathe easier.
