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 22 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 Southern Georgia was proud to join the system in 2024.  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.

Dave & Kendal Moore- Owners

Dave and Kendal Moore, both veterans, are the dedicated owners of Senior Helpers of Southern Georgia. When they first met, Kendal was working as a Care Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, for Allegheny County and serving part-time in the Air National Guard. Her experience as a Care Manager and years in home health care, combined with Dave's charisma, energy, and leadership style, made them realize they could truly make a mark with a Senior Helpers franchise.

Both Dave and Kendal are passionate about making a positive difference in their community. They strive to see families thrive because of the services they provide, and they aim to make a significant impact on their care professionals, helping them grow and develop for a bright future.

Leading by example for their children and those they impact is important to them. They go above and beyond for their clients, their families, and the surrounding communities. Dave has a talent for bringing out the best in people, and they are driven by their passion for success.

The past decade has been a fun, wild, and adventurous journey for Dave and Kendal. They married on the beach of Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie at sunrise and have since been blessed with three healthy, beautiful girls and three cute pups adopted in three different states. They've lived all over the East coast and are currently loving South Georgia. Their greatest pride is their family, followed by their accomplishments from their military service, which has shaped who they are. They work with integrity, honesty, and pride in everything they do. They have developed companies from the ground up and continue to enjoy new challenges.

As a family, they love adventuring together—swimming, hiking, walking their pups, playing pickleball, visiting museums, and planning their next big adventure with an RV. They also enjoy the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

They are both active members of the Albany community and are committed to supporting St. Jude, Wounded Warrior, Folds of Honor, Children of Hope, and KLove, reflecting their love for children and veterans. They believe that KLove music can brighten anyone's day.