Analaura DeVary on Supporting Families Through Life’s Most Important Moments
I was recently honored to be featured in Gilbert City Lifestyle’s “Women of Gilbert” cover feature alongside so many incredible women in our community. As part of the feature, I, Analaura DeVary, had the opportunity to share more about the experiences, values, and sense of community that have shaped both my personal life and the work we do at Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler.
The article highlighted connection, family, community, and supporting others through life’s important moments, themes that deeply resonate with me both personally and professionally.
One of the things I shared in the feature was how passionate I am about helping families feel informed, supported, and never alone. That philosophy is a huge part of the heart behind what we do every day at Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler.
I’ve always had a strong desire to help people and build something meaningful for my family. My husband and I wanted to create something together that could truly make an impact in the lives of others while also building something lasting for our own family.
Around that same time, my family was navigating the challenges of a loved one’s declining health. Going through that experience personally gave me a completely different perspective on caregiving and aging support.
I quickly realized something that so many families experience:
You don’t know what you don’t know.
When a loved one begins needing additional support, families often find themselves piecing together information, trying to understand resources, and hoping they’re making the right decisions along the way. Whether the changes happen gradually or after a sudden health event, it can feel overwhelming.
That experience didn’t start my path in home care, but it deepened it in a very personal way. It gave me a real understanding of what families are going through behind the scenes and how important guidance, compassion, and support can be during uncertain times.
Today, through Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler, I’m incredibly passionate about helping families navigate this stage of life with clarity, compassion, and support. Whether someone needs just a few hours of help each week, companionship for a loved one, transportation assistance, respite care for a family caregiver, or more advanced support, our goal is to help families feel cared for and supported every step of the way.
One of the biggest misconceptions about home care is that families need to wait until there is a major crisis or full time need before reaching out. In reality, even a small amount of support can make a meaningful difference for both seniors and family caregivers.
I’m especially passionate about supporting the sandwich generation, those balancing careers, children, and aging parents all at once. It’s a responsibility many people carry quietly, and one of the reasons community and connection matter so much to me.
Outside of our work in home care, my husband and I also love being active in the Gilbert and East Valley community through local events, caregiver education, senior initiatives, and programs like our Veterans Day and Valentine’s Day card drives for seniors.
At the end of the day, this work is about so much more than services. It’s about helping people feel seen, supported, and cared for during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
I’m grateful to Gilbert City Lifestyle for the opportunity to be part of the “Women of Gilbert” feature and to share a little about my story and what inspires the work we do each day at Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler.
If your family is navigating questions about aging, caregiving, or in home support, our team is always happy to be a resource.
Not pressure, just support.
