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Meet the New York City Office

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting.  At Senior Helpers New York City we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. Senior Helpers New York is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the New York and surrounding area community.

We take in-home care seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the 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 NYC opened its doors in 2008 after seeing the need for an agency that cares. Kathy Livingston and Glen Galka joined forces on the common principles of providing quality care to clients, respect and support of their employees, as well as a responsibility to the community to educate, volunteer and provide value. Instilling this philosophy in all members of the team has helped grow the compelling culture that continues to hold true today.

Over more than a decade, this drive has resulted in helping countless families throughout Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan.  The company became licensed by the New York State Department of Health in 2011 to expand services and provide continuing care to families as needs often change.  Senior Helpers wants to be there every step of the way.  

In addition to being hired directly by families, Senior Helpers has developed relationships with many not for profit agencies throughout New York City to provide services to those in need of immediate respite.  Our team wants to provide relief when it is needed most.

The team has grown over the years and is proud to have developed meaningful relationships with many longstanding team members.  Many of our caregivers have been with the agency for several years as we continue to provide improved benefits and a working environment that values each member.

Our goals moving forward are to constantly pursue further education and the latest tools to help our families, employees and communities.  We eagerly look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the future.

As a team, we are one. Our office staff and our caregivers are not only all employees of Senior Helpers, they are one big team. All employees are thoroughly vetted, have gone through background checks, and are bonded and insured. We ensure all employees have the training and tools they need to provide quality care and assist our clients and families in the best way possible.

We will be with you every step of the way. Starting care whether in an urgent situation or planned out can be tough to get used to as it is sometimes new to our clients and they families. From the initial phone call, to introducing the caregiver, to assisting throughout the lifetime of care, our team is here to help throughout the entire process.

We are available 24/7. We understand that care needs can change and arise quickly and we strive to help our patrons live the best quality of life possible. So that we can find solutions for our clients and potential families as these changes occur, our trained staff is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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, review 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

Your assistants are helpful and your follow up calls to your clients are wonderful. I wish ALL AGENCIES would do that to make sure their patients are taken care of. Love you guys.

Meet the New York City Team

Kathy Livingston

President/Co-Founder

Kathy started Senior Helpers NYC in 2008 with partner Glen Galka. With a background in Franchise Consulting and shared core values with Glen, she knew they could build a home care agency centered on ethics and quality care. Kathy’s focus is to ensure that all clients receive the best care, the office and care team are happy, and we are giving back to the community. She knows building a strong group of care partners will help us enhance our client’s quality of life values involvement in the community. Kathy is the President of the Board of Directors for New York Memory Center and previously served on the board of Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn. She has also volunteered and supported the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association and the Arthritis Foundation.  She has been asked to speak as an expert on aging, Dementia and Parkinson’s at various locations throughout New York City and look forward to continuing to help families throughout the community.

“Every client should feel important and every employee should feel valued. Each of us are here to serve and make our client’s and one another’s lives a little easier.”


Senior Helpers was the only way my family & I could truly move through the tough transition of getting care.

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers New York City 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 New York City serves all areas of Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens!

  • Manhattan
  • Battery Park City
  • Carnegie Hill
  • Chelsea
  • Financial District
  • Flatiron District
  • Gramercy Park
  • Greenwich Village
  • Harlem
  • Hell's Kitchen/Clinton
  • Kips Bay
  • Lincoln Square
  • Midtown East
  • Midtown West
  • Morningside Heights
  • Murray Hill
  • SoHo
  • Tribeca
  • Upper East Side
  • Upper West Side
  • Washington HeightsBronx
  • Baychester
  • City Island
  • Co-Op City
  • Country Club
  • Fieldston
  • Kingsbridge
  • Kingsbridge Heights
  • Pelham Bay
  • Riverdale
  • Soundview
  • Throgs Neck
  • Tremont
  • Wakefield
  • Brooklyn
  • Bay Ridge
  • Bensonhurst
  • Boerum Hill
  • Borough Park
  • Brighton Beach
  • Brooklyn Heights
  • Carroll Gardens
  • Cobble Hill
  • Coney Island
  • Dyker Heights
  • Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
  • Manhattan Beach
  • Marine Park
  • Midwood
  • Mill Basin
  • Park Slope
  • Prospect Heights
  • Sheepshead Bay
  • Sunset Park
  • Windsor Terrace
  • Queens
  • Astoria
  • Bayside
  • Bellerose
  • Douglaston
  • Elmhurst
  • Floral Park
  • Flushing
  • Forest Hills
  • Fresh Meadows
  • Glen Oaks
  • Glendale
  • Howard Beach
  • Jamaica Estates
  • Kew Gardens
  • Little Neck
  • Maspeth
  • Middle Village
  • Queens Village
  • Rego Park
  • Richmond Hill
  • Whitestone
  • Woodhaven
  • Woodside