Some changes begin with a new idea. Others begin by looking more closely at what people have needed all along. Curis+ Private Care belongs to the second category.
For more than 17 years, Curis+ has developed relationships across the Swiss healthcare landscape. That experience has built professional knowledge and a practical understanding of what families value: reliability, discretion, compatibility and attentive presence.
Private Care is the next expression of that understanding. It gives individuals and families access to personalised, non-medical support during a stay in a private clinic or institution, while preserving a separate pathway for healthcare professionals through the Curis+ Talent Pool.
| Private Care extends more than 17 years of Swiss experience into a more personal form of support. |
Why this evolution matters now
Switzerland is ageing, and the change is structural rather than temporary. Under the Federal Statistical Office’s 2025-2055 reference scenario, the population aged 65 and over is projected to rise from 1.8 million in 2025 to nearly 2.7 million in 2055. This is a projection rather than a certainty, but it shows the scale of the demographic shift that families, institutions and service providers are preparing for.
Behind that national trend are individual situations. A person enters a clinic for a planned stay. A family lives in another canton or another country. Relatives want to be present, but work, children, distance or their own health make constant availability impossible. Clinical teams deliver medical care, while another need may remain: conversation, continuity, familiar reference points and a dependable human presence.
The space between clinical care and personal continuity
A clinic or institution is organised around safety, treatment and professional responsibilities. Families, however, often experience the stay through a different lens. They notice the long periods between appointments, the disruption of everyday rhythms and the small details that help someone feel recognised as a person rather than defined by a room number or medical schedule.
Private Care is designed for that relational space. It can provide companionship, quiet presence, support with permitted everyday activities, attention to preferences and an agreed communication rhythm with relatives. The role complements clinical care by making the experience more personal and continuous, without creating a parallel medical service.
A clearly defined, non-medical role
Clear boundaries are part of the service standard. Curis+ Private Care does not replace doctors, nurses or institutional teams. It does not diagnose, administer medication or treatment, perform nursing procedures, provide clinical monitoring or respond as an emergency service. Any medical concern remains with the responsible professionals in the clinic or institution.
This boundary is not a limitation to hide. It is part of the service standard. Families should understand exactly what the companion can do, how information will be shared, who remains responsible for clinical decisions and how the arrangement will fit within the institution’s rules.
Why the Curis+ network still matters
A premium service is not defined by presentation alone. It depends on the person who arrives, the rigour of the matching process and the consistency of the relationship. Curis+ begins with a conversation: who is the individual, what matters to them, which language feels most natural, what would make the stay more manageable and what does the family need to know?
The team can then consider relevant experience, personality, availability, communication style and interpersonal fit rather than treating the situation as a standard placement request. A calm, discreet presence may be right for one person; a more conversational and energetic personality may suit another. Curis+ remains an identified point of contact after the introduction, so feedback can be heard and the arrangement adjusted when needed.
What families can expect
- A first conversation focused on the person’s situation, preferences and environment.
- A transparent explanation of the Private Care role and its non-medical boundaries.
- A matching process that considers personality, language, rhythm and practical availability.
- Coordination that respects the rules and responsibilities of the clinic or institution.
- One identified Curis+ contact to support continuity and respond to feedback.
One brand, two clearly separated journeys
Individuals and families can explore Private Care as the primary service journey. Healthcare professionals can continue to join the Curis+ Talent Pool through a dedicated secondary pathway. These journeys serve different audiences. Both retain the Curis+ standards of discretion, reliability and human compatibility.
For a family, the first step is intentionally simple. A conversation can begin with the situation, location, expected timing and what would make the greatest difference. Curis+ can then clarify whether Private Care is appropriate and define the next steps together.