Lexington, SC 08/01/22—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Lexington, South Carolina location to be managed and operated by Jean Craig and Susan Collins. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families in Lexington, Irmo, West Columbia, Cayce, Columbia, Harbison and the surrounding areas, and it hopes to bring more than 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.
“Susan and I both have always had a passion for senior care, and we saw a growing need within our community for in-home care services that put clients and their families first,” said Craig. “Senior Helpers offers a wide range of senior care services and we’re excited to work together to provide our clients with exceptional caregivers, improving the quality of life for seniors and their families in the Lexington and surrounding area.”
With a combined experience of over 40 years working in the senior care industry, the owner duo and this new location will be a valuable resource to the elderly community for years to come. Both Jean and Susan are committed to the health and wellbeing of seniors by providing dependable, trustworthy caregivers with specialized training and comprehensive care that meets individual needs.
“We’re thrilled at the opportunity to enable seniors in our community to live a more independent and healthier lifestyle at home,” said Collins. “This new location will help to alleviate the stresses of caregiving for families and give them peace of mind in knowing their loved one is safe and well cared for.”
Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers at the Lexington location are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems® Alzheimer’s and Dementia care program. As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. Local residents will also benefit from the company’s Parkinson’s Care Program, a specialized training program for their caregivers created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network.
“We’re excited to welcome Jean and Susan to our team as the newest Senior Helpers franchise owners,” said Peter Ross, chief executive officer, Senior Helpers. “Their experience working in the senior care industry and commitment to making a positive impact in their community will be extremely rewarding for seniors and families living in the Lexington area.”
The newest Senior Helpers franchise office is located at 114 Haygood Avenue, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29072. For general inquiries and information, please visit www.seniorhelpers.com/sc/lexington or contact Susan and Jean at (803) 399-0639 and email lexscinfo@seniorhelpers.com. For information about available caregiver positions, please call (803) 399-0639 or email cglexsc@seniorhelpers.com.
Susan Collins
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