Life Admin for People Supporting Ageing Parents.
You’re managing your own life, raising kids, and now you’re the one keeping track of your mum’s hospital appointments and your dad’s utility bills. It’s a lot -and it never ends.
Supporting ageing parents isn't just emotional - it’s a full-time administrative job. We’re here to take that load off your plate, so you can show up for your family without burning out.
If you're based in London or Hertfordshire and feeling stretched thin, we’ll step in—calmly, reliably, and with heart.
Caring for your parents as they get older means a lot of admin.
It’s coordinating appointments, sorting through confusing letters, paying bills, sending reminders and being the one who always knows what's going on.
You’re the backup brain, the family group chat lead, the “just one quick favour” person - for your parent, your siblings, and everyone in between
It’s time-consuming. It’s emotional. And it’s often invisible.
What would it look like if someone could take the weight off your shoulders?
✅ Just enjoy being your parent’s child again, and be able to spend real quality time with them
✅ Stop worrying that something’s fallen through the cracks
✅ Share the load with your siblings - without the drama
Stop drowning in the admin of caring for your mum or dad as they get older. Get the backup you need from a virtual assistant.
That’s where we come in. Our services include:
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Shared calendar of appointments and visits
Track who paid what (bills, carers, cleaners, groceries)
Weekly email/WhatsApp update to all siblings/family
Store contact info for key people (carers, GP, cleaner, neighbours)
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Pay bills, manage renewals, chase carers/cleaners
Book appointments (GP, scans, physio, etc.)
Collect and organize paperwork, prescriptions, authorizations
Track who’s doing what (so you’re not always the default)Utility payments, TV license, council tax
Prescription renewals and delivery setups
Chasing up services (repairs, carers, delivery companies)
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GP, hospital, dental, optician appointments
Transport coordination
Reminders for key dates (check-ups, vaccinations, prescriptions)
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Summarize medical updates after appointments
Prep questions before appointments
Organize WhatsApp chaos into clear notes
Help manage family comms sensitively when things get stressful
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Friendly voice on the other end every day
Gentle reminders
Light emotional support and conversation
Daily or Weekly summary sent to you and other family members
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Set up WhatsApp, Zoom, email, online shopping
Support with online forms, parking permits, digital safety
Gentle coaching on how to use apps and stay connected
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Coordinate the whole care ecosystem
Help manage family communication and delegation
Provide emotional backup during burnout moments
Chase what you can’t face (that thing on your list for 3 weeks? We’ll handle it.)
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Whether it’s sourcing the perfect piano tutor, organizing a surprise weekend getaway, or helping you find a last-minute dog-sitter, if it’s legal and ethical, we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.
💡 Why Hire an Ageing Parent Support Assistant from AskChenai?
Because you're already doing more than enough.
Hiring an assistant from AskChenai isn’t about replacing your role in your parent’s life—it’s about protecting your time, your energy, and your peace of mind, while still giving your loved one the support they deserve.
Here’s why families trust us:
✅ Real Human Support
You’ll be matched with a dedicated assistant—smart, emotionally intelligent, and culturally aware—who becomes your behind-the-scenes partner in care.
✅ Built for the “Not-Yet-Care-Home” Phase
Your parent might not need full-time carers, but you’re still doing full-time admin. We step in during the in-between: appointments, bills, phone calls, paperwork, coordination.
✅ Family-Wide Visibility
We manage updates, calendars, and tasks across multiple siblings and family members—keeping everyone in the loop, reducing stress, and avoiding confusion.
✅ We Chase the Boring Stuff (So You Don’t Have To)
Need to book three appointments, refill a prescription, and reschedule the boiler repair for Dad’s house? We handle it—calmly, professionally, reliably.
✅ Global Talent. Local Sensitivity.
Our assistants are based in Zimbabwe, trained to global standards, and fluent in emotional nuance.
You get exceptional support at a sustainable price—with kindness baked in.
✅ Safety First
We are a UK-registered company and we take the safety and privacy of your family seriously:
Every assistant is background-checked and vetted
We maintain detailed logs of all communication and activity
You control what information we access and who we speak to
No sensitive action is ever taken without your clear permission
Assistants are trained in data protection and confidentiality
✅ Finally, we Get It
askChenai is founded by someone who’s been there - juggling career, child, and a being a caregiver for a parent. We built the service we wish we’d had.