Our people are
what makes us special.
The right person changes everything.
We find exceptional people and thoughtfully match them with older adults for meaningful, consistent connection.
WARM & ENGAGING
Natural conversationalists
with emotional intelligence.
CURIOUS & INTERESTING
People with interests,
experiences and ideas of their own.
THOUGHTFUL &
RESOURCEFUL
Good judgment, initiative
and the ability to get creative.
GENUINELY INTERESTED
People who truly enjoy older adults
and understand connected aging.
Some Qualities Cannot Simply Be Taught
We look for people who are warm, intelligent, curious and engaging—with good judgment, interesting lives and
experiences of their own, and a genuine enjoyment of spending time with older adults
THE CULTURED
CONNECTOR
Art, museums, theater,
books, restaurants &
current events
THE WARM
CONVERSATIONALIST
Listens deeply, loves good
conversation and makes
time together feel easy
THE CURIOUS
PROFESSIONAL
Rich life experience,
intellectual curiosity and
genuine interest in others
THE ACTIVE
EXPLORER
Gardens, markets, walks,
classes, exhibits and new
restaurants
THE CREATIVE
SPIRIT
Artist, writer, designer,
musician, cook or maker—
creative by nature
THE LIFELONG
LEARNER
Ideas, history, travel,
lectures, books, classes
and discovering something new
Meaningful Connection Looks Different for Everyone.
So we intentionally build our network with range
most interesting people rarely fit neatly into one category.
The Golden Era Trust Standard
SCREEN
Application + personal interview
ASSESS
Character, curiosity and
connection style
VERIFY
Background screening and
references
PREPARE
Orientation and Training
Before chemistry comes trust
Before passing the Golden Era Trust Standard, every Connection Partner goes through a multi-step selection process
designed to answer two questions:
Can we trust this person? Are they someone we’d be excited to introduce to your family
Exceptional People Are Only The Beginning.
The right Connection Partner isn’t simply someone who’s available
The Connection
Matching System
Matching on personality, interests, conversation style, life experience, energy, lifestyle, preferences and practical fit.
STYLE
EXPERIENCE
FIT
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MARTHA
Loves art & gardens
Enjoys meaningful conversation
Values routine & reliability
MATCH MARTHA ↔ SARAH
SARAH
Art, theater & culture lover
Thoughtful conversationalist
Outgoing, warm & curious
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The right person can change
the way a week feels.
A trusted, consistent Connection Partner can bring conversation, curiosity, outings and something genuinely worth looking forward to.
→ FIND THE RIGHT CONNECTION → Interested in becoming a Connection Partner? Learn more