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Hello and welcome!
After more than 25 years as a Life and Wellbeing Coach, I've learned something that has shaped my life's work: People flourish when they feel heard, understood, encouraged, and valued.
Today, I'm bringing that experience to a chapter of life that deserves more attention, more connection, and a whole lot more curiosity for older adults living alone or in assisted living centers. I created Curious Companions because I believe growing older doesn't diminish our need for meaningful relationships, personal growth, or the joy of discovering something new.
My approach combines thoughtful conversation, storytelling, and practical coaching tools to create experiences that are personal, purposeful, and genuinely enjoyable.
Every older adult has a story worth sharing, a voice worth hearing, and new possibilities waiting to be discovered. Through three thoughtfully designed services, we bring warmth, curiosity, and meaningful human connection into the lives of older adults.
Two of our offerings are in partnership with senior living communities:
THE STORIES THAT MAKE US. An engaging small-group experience for senior living residents that celebrates curiosity through personal stories, cherished memories, and the joy of connecting with others. Love and relationships grow as participants meet for four weeks, one hour a week.
CURIOUS COMPANIONS™ WELCOME HOME EXPERIENCE
This experience offers compassionate, personalized transition coaching to help new assisted living residents navigate the emotional journey of moving into a new home with greater confidence, comfort, and a sense of belonging.
CURIOUS COMPANIONS™ CALLS
Telephone visits for senior living residents or seniors living alone at home.
My one-on-one telephone visits bring genuine, meaningful conversation to older adults through weekly calls. Each call is filled with thoughtful questions, laughter, and caring attention, like a best friend checking in to share connection, joy, and engaging discussion.
Each of these experiences nurtures emotional, social, and cognitive well-being. They remind older adults that their stories and presence matter and that there is still so much life to enjoy.
CONTACT ME: For senior living communities, caregivers, or anyone who knows someone longing for deeper connection, creative expression, and a true sense of belonging, I invite you to explore our About page for more detailed information and contact me with questions. Discover what becomes possible when connections and curiosity are nurtured, stories are shared, and joy is quietly rekindled.
FOR ALL ADULTS
We continue to offer our Beginner Meditation class, our Spark Joy class, and an Intentional Living class, bringing more awareness and ease to everyday living.
More about our Signature experience for senior assisted living center residents:
THE STORIES THAT MAKE US- a four-week small-group experience that builds love and joy through storytelling
The Stories That Make Us is a heartwarming, relationship-centered enrichment experience designed to celebrate the extraordinary lives of older adults in assisted living communities. Through thoughtfully guided conversations, storytelling activities, meaningful questions, and shared memories, residents are invited to revisit the people, places, accomplishments, and defining moments that have shaped who they are today. More than reminiscing, this engaging experience encourages residents to reconnect with their sense of identity, recognize the value of their life experiences, and discover meaningful connections with those around them.
Guided by the Curious Companions Method™, these experiences are thoughtfully designed to nurture emotional wellbeing, stimulate memory and conversation, reduce feelings of isolation, and create a greater sense of belonging within the community
For senior communities or organizations supporting older adults:
Please use the contact page to request a discovery call with me.
“The gift of growing older is realizing how much wisdom and love you carry. The gift of companionship is having someone see it.”
The Curious Companions Philosophy
Please read for more important information:
My sessions are thoughtfully designed for older adults who welcome opportunities to connect, share, and rediscover the joy in everyday life. Through meaningful conversations, genuine connections, and engaging experiences, Curious Companions™ nurtures emotional well-being, brightens spirits, and creates a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels heard, valued, and appreciated.
A Personal Commitment to Trust and Transparency
Every individual deserves to feel comfortable, respected, and secure. My services are guided by clear professional boundaries, honesty, and transparency. I will never request or accept additional payment beyond the amount agreed upon and booked online.
MEET YOUR CURIOUS COMPANION GUIDE - CHARLENE SCHUSTER
seasoned and proven professional
Life & Wellbeing Coach | Creator of Curious Companions™
With 25 years of experience as a trusted Life and Wellbeing Coach, Char brings a wealth of wisdom, creativity, and a deep understanding of what helps people flourish. Her life's work has been devoted to helping individuals navigate change, discover their strengths, embrace new possibilities, and create lives filled with greater meaning, purpose, and joy.
What makes Char's approach so special is her ability to truly see and hear the person behind the story. Through the art of meaningful conversation, thoughtful questions, compassionate listening, and imaginative coaching experiences, she creates a welcoming space where people feel valued, understood, and inspired. Her work nurtures emotional wellbeing, encourages curiosity and cognitive engagement, and reminds us that personal growth and joyful discovery have no age limit.
Today, Char is bringing that experience and passion to a chapter of life that deserves more attention, more connection, and a whole lot more curiosity: our older years.
She created Curious Companions™ around a simple but powerful belief: Growing older should never mean growing less engaged with life. Every older adult carries a lifetime of stories worth sharing, wisdom worth celebrating, and possibilities still waiting to be discovered.
Through engaging group experiences, uplifting one-on-one conversations, and compassionate support during life's transitions, Char helps older adults feel heard, appreciated, connected, and encouraged to embrace the life still unfolding before them.
Because no matter our age, we never outgrow the need to belong, the joy of being understood, or the wonderful possibility that something good is still ahead.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Bringing a little joy to those in need.
Our give-back program supports St. Vincent DePaul in our local community. They have served the poor and homeless for over 200 years. They foster hope by providing spiritual and material assistance.
I selected this organization because my Mother partnered with the local St. Vincent DePaul for 35 years to help those in need find housing, clothing, and food. I donate money from my work that enables me to help their cause.