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Meet the Fort Wayne office

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own homes with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. At Senior Helpers of Fort Wayne, we believe getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. BHI Home Care, Inc. opened the Senior Helpers of Fort Wayne office in 2016 because of their passion for helping others and their interest in the growing need for in-home care services. BHI Home Care, Inc. is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the Fort Wayne community.

We take in-home care very seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the past 3 years, 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.

Our History

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 homes 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 affordable in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers.

The first office opened in Baltimore 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 Fort Wayne was proud to join the system. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable 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 have been lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community over the years, 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 Fort Wayne Team

Lindsay Stover

Lindsay Stover

Director of Operations

Lindsay joined the Senior Helpers team in 2017 bringing with her 10 years of leadership experience in various roles. Lindsay oversees the day to day operations of the South Bend office and makes sure that clients and their families receive the highest level of care. Lindsay is passionate about educating caregivers and providing them with the tools and experience needed to better care for our clients and families. In her spare time Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs Walter and Titus.​

Alisa Shepard

Alisa Shepard

Scheduling Manager- ashepard@seniorhelpers.com

Alisa joined the Senior Helpers team in November 2020. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN and graduated from Leo Jr./Sr. High School. Before joining the Senior Helpers Team, Alisa worked 5 years at Breast Diagnostic Center. There, she learned and gained her experience in clerical work and scheduling. She takes pride in helping others and delights in making others laugh. Alisa’s greatest joy in life is her family. She and her Fiancé share 3 active boys together!

Areas We Serve

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

Senior Helpers of Fort Wayne serves the cities and towns of:

  • Arcola
  • Auburn
  • Fort Wayne
  • Garrett
  • Grabill
  • Huntertown
  • Laotto
  • Leo
  • New Haven
  • Woodburn