Senior Helpers® Opens Doors in Elmira-Ithaca, NY
Local In-home Senior Care Company to Bring Upwards of 75 New Jobs to the Area
Elmira, NY (July 18, 2022)—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Elmira-Ithaca location in Elmira, NY to be managed and operated by Raja Laxmi Sankar. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families in Elmira, Ithaca, Corning, Horseheads, Bath, Watkins Glen, Newfield, and the surrounding areas, and it hopes to bring more than 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.
“As a trained physician, I have always been passionate about caring for others and I’m excited to improve the quality of life for seniors and their families in my community,” said Sankar. “I’ve lived in this area for the past 14 years and am committed to the health and wellbeing of our elderly community members. Through Senior Helpers, I’ve been able to combine my passions for health care and business and I’m confident that this new location will be a valuable resource for years to come.”
Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers at the Elmira-Ithaca location are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems® Alzheimer’s and Dementia care program. As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. Local residents will also benefit from the company’s Parkinson’s Care Program, a specialized training program for their caregivers created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Raja to our team as the newest Senior Helpers franchise owner,” said Peter Ross, chief executive officer, Senior Helpers. “His expertise as a physician and his passion to have a meaningful impact on his community will be extremely rewarding for seniors and their families living in the Elmira-Ithaca area.”
The newest Senior Helpers franchise office is located at 116 North Main Street, Elmira, NY 14901. For general inquiries and information please visit https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ny/elmira-ithaca/ or contact Raja Laxmi Sankar at (607) 442-4512 and Shinfo3622@seniorhelpers.com. For information about available caregiver positions, please call (607) 442-4512 or email Cg3622@seniorhelpers.com.
About Senior Helpers®
Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors.
Senior Helpers was the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work. The company has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the aging services category and one of the best places to work in the state of New York. Senior Helpers is named to the Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises list as well as one of Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise Companies. Moreover, the company is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Senior Helpers is also an active member of the Healthcare Leadership Council — an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.
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