“I started working as a grandmother-for-hire after my dog died….and my daughter told me about a company that hires older women to play the role of grandmother for strangers. I’m hired to cook for guests, and to act like a mother to them. We’re trained to provide emotional comfort as well as practical assistance – I’ve been hired to pack a client’s expensive tableware, but also to attend social gatherings, and sporting events, to bring a familial atmosphere to the occasion. I never get bored.”

Funny Old World Private Eye 22 August 2025 p25