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Meet the Anchorage and Mat-Su office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting.  At Senior Helpers of Anchorage and Mat-Su we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Anchorage community. 

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  We have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

Our History

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies.  They realized that most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution.  Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited.  Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and accessible in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers. 

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand.  Over the past 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States. 

Senior Helpers of Anchorage and Mat-Su was proud to join the system in 2026.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community.  We are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant.  This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Anchorage and Mat-Su Team

Lance and Taryn Spindler

Owner and Administrator

Lance and Taryn were happy to join the nation’s premier in-home senior care company, Senior Helpers, in 2020. They both grew up in military families, but met and married in Las Vegas, NV. After he retired from the hospital, Lance knew he wanted to do something meaningful and make an impact in the community. His and Taryn’s experience taking care of their own parents as their care needs changed through the years gives them such a unique and personal insight into all the hard work and compassion it takes to be responsible for a loved one as they age.

One of Lance’s dreams has always been to build a family run business and when the opportunity with Senior Helpers crossed his path, he knew this was exactly what he was looking for. He and his wife Taryn are excited to get to work along with their daughter Rachel in this organization. Family is so important to the Spindlers, between them, they have 11 children, 26 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild so far. Alaska has been so good to our family and we would love to be able to care for you and your loved one and make you feel like part of ours.

Crystal Neff

Crystal Neff

Crystal Neff is passionate about serving seniors and supporting families during some of life’s most vulnerable seasons. She believes aging should be met with dignity, respect, and compassionate care that allows individuals to remain safe and confident in their own homes.

While she is proud of her professional journey, Crystal considers her greatest accomplishment to be her family. She has been married for 27 years, and together she and her husband have raised four wonderful children and now enjoy two cherished grandchildren. Their home is filled with love, laughter, and one very spoiled dog.

Outside of work, Crystal enjoys crocheting, camping, and spending quality time with her family. She also volunteers through her church, serving wherever there is a need and living out her faith through compassion and service. Having personally experienced caregiving and loss, Crystal brings deep empathy to her role and is committed to supporting families with the same care she would want for her own loved ones.


I want to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the superb work Diane did for Dad while he was in the hospital. She was punctual, personable, and dedicated. She helped my Dad immensely during a difficult time for him. Her calm manner and brilliant smile worked magic. My Dad’s attitude changed completely for the better after her first visit. Thank you so much for giving us Diane. She really is a remarkable person and very caring.
 

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers of Anchorage and Mat-Su provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and light housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management,  and 24-hour care services.