YONKERS, N.Y., April 8, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Helpers®, one of the nation's largest in-home senior care companies, announced today that it is expanding its coverage in the New York City metropolitan area with the opening of an office in Westchester County. The office, located in Ridge Hill, NY, will provide professionally trained in-home senior care for families and seniors living in Ardsley, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Hastings on Hudson, Irvington, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pelham, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, Yonkers and portions of northern Westchester County. It complements the other Senior Helpers offices that currently serve New York City, the Sound Shore and central regions of Westchester County and portions of northern Westchester County.
"I am excited to join my colleagues in providing dependable and affordable care to Westchester's families," said Joanne Taylor, owner of Senior Helpers Westchester. "The training and certification that Senior Helpers provides its caregivers helps seniors remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes, even if they are living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other age-related conditions. We want families to have peace of mind knowing that Senior Helpers honors its pledge to provide care and comfort at a moment's notice."
Taylor additionally explained how her staff aims to treat the seniors who depend on them for care. "We really aim to treat them like family, which is why we only hire the most qualified and compassionate individuals as caregivers. Applicants undergo a thorough screening process that includes reference and background checks, and we also screen for personal traits, such as kindness and conscientiousness."
Senior Helpers caregivers are able to provide services that include meal preparation and medication reminders as well as transportation, assistance walking, companionship and more. Caregivers are available on an hourly basis or on a full-time, 24/7 basis. For more information, please visit http://www.seniorhelpers.com/newyorkwestchester-ny.
About Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers is one of the largest in-home senior care franchised businesses in the U.S. with over 240 franchised businesses operating across the country. Founded in 2001 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has now cared for tens of thousands of seniors with a pledge to provide "care and comfort at a moment's notice." Senior Helpers offers a wide range of personal care and companion services, including trained Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's care, to assist seniors who wish to live independently. Learn more by visiting www.SeniorHelpers.com.