Dad misses his old friends? Make the plan to see them.
A coffee with his old work crew, a call with a cousin out west or the reunion he keeps talking about. Dad picks who he wants to see, the family helps find them and the rides are sorted. Dad leads the plan, and the visits keep happening.
An illustrative example
Every family plans this differently. Use this as a starting point, and talk to a navigator about what fits your family. It’s free.
Who’s this plan for?
Pick who’s at the centre and we’ll write this page around them.
See old friends, planned together
Here’s what reconnecting with old friends can look like in Hello Pearl. Use these steps to start, share them with your Circle and change anything that doesn’t fit Dad.
Find what helps Dad get together, all in one place
Rides, cafés and spots to meet near Dad, saved where his Circle can see them. Here’s how it will work in The Market. The names below are examples.
Rides
A lift to lunch, the reunion or a friend across town, for the days family can’t drive.
Places to meet
A café with good chairs and a quiet corner, or a room for a small get-together.
Clubs
The club Dad already loves, saved where his Circle can see it.
Tech help
Someone to set up video calls so far-away friends feel close.
Photo printing
Old photos scanned or printed, ready to share at the next visit.
Community groups
The library, the legion or a coffee group where new friends are easy to make.
Bring the neighbours along
A neighbour might want to join the coffee group too. Share just that part of the plan, nothing more.
Small jobs, shared out
Split the little things across the Circle, grandkids included: the rides, the phone numbers and the photo scanning. Nobody carries it all.
How to choose well
Questions we suggest asking before you book a ride or a room.
Everyone Dad counts on, in one Circle
Family, friends, local pros and the apps he already uses. Dad stays at the centre and decides who’s in. The names here are examples.
Not sure who to include? Start with our Circle builder.
Prompts for everyone from his bank to his dog walker, plus the things Dad wants to do. Free and about 10 minutes, with a list you can download to keep and share.
Build Dad’s CircleLess chasing, more living
Everyone stays in the loop, so nobody has to hold it all in their head.
Ask for a hand
Post a request once. The right person says yes, and everyone sees it’s handled.
A daily check-in
Dad shares how he’s feeling in one tap, and the Circle can send a smile back.
One shared calendar
Appointments, routines and visits in one place, so nobody double-books.
Dad decides who sees what
Trusted Providers only see the steps they’re part of, nothing more.
Questions families ask
Something else on your mind? A navigator can talk it through with you.
No tech skills needed. Dad can check in with one tap, or let his Circle handle the details while he stays in charge of who is in and what they see.
Yes. Your changes save on this device and you can download a draft to share. You can also set up these steps in Hello Pearl today, together with your Circle.
Starting a Circle is free, and the person at the centre is always free. Plus is $15 CAD a month, with a 14-day free trial.
Only the people in the Circle, and only what Dad invites them to see. Trusted Providers see the steps they are part of. Passwords are never shared in Hello Pearl unless he chooses.
Start with one phone call or a card. A mutual friend or an old club or church list can often help find people again.
More visits. More old friends.
Start a free Circle around Dad, or talk to a navigator who can help you set it up.
More of the fun stuff
Plans worth looking forward to. Each one starts with the people around you.
Learning something new
A class, a club or a new hobby, with the rides and a buddy sorted.
A new grandbaby
Freezer meals, laundry, first visits and rides, planned together.
Hosting the holidays
The menu, who brings what and rides for guests, with everyone at the table.