Senior Helpers® Expands Franchise to Canada

In-Home Senior Care Provider Opens First Canadian Franchise Location in Toronto Area on Sept. 15

News provided by

Sep 15, 2016, 08:03 ET

BALTIMORE, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Senior Helpers^®, one of the nation's premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, announced its expansion to Canada in an effort to offer personal care and companion services to seniors who wish to live in the comfort of their own home. Following the success of its U.S. expansion efforts, Senior Helpers is aligning with Stonewood Equity Fund I, who will serve as the brand's master franchise in Canada. Together, they've opened the first Canadian location in the Durham Region, part of the greater Toronto area.

"As we look to continue aggressive expansion efforts, Canada was an ideal location as there is a need in the marketplace for high-quality, affordable and dependable care," said Craig Leonard, Senior Helpers president. "Our proven franchise model will give Stonewood Equity Fund I the tools needed to service their own communities with a proven model that provides quality care through expert training and education programs that enable their caregivers to create personalized plans for individuals living with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's."

Through its positive approach to care, Senior Helpers aims to empower seniors living with age-related illnesses and mobility challenges by offering them the opportunity to remain in the comfort of their own home. With an emphasis on specialized training in its Parkinson's Care Program and Senior Gems^® Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Program, Senior Helpers offers a simple three-step process for new clients including an informational call, initial in-home interview, and choosing a caregiver, to ensure families feel comfortable before any Senior Helpers caregivers step foot into their home.

"We were drawn to Senior Helpers by the quality services it offers, and the potential to be a part of a company that is known as the first in the industry to provide specialized caregiver training in Alzheimer's, Dementia, and now, Parkinson's disease care," said Tennille Kerrigan, President of Stonewood Equity Fund I. "We are proud to provide a valuable resource to our community by helping to alleviate the stress associated with caregiving and ensure a better quality of life for families through personalized in-home senior care."

Senior Helpers plans to grow to more than 60 Canadian locations over the next 10 years.

For more information on Senior Helpers, please visit http://www.seniorhelpers.com. To get in touch regarding franchising opportunities, please visit: http://www.seniorhelpersfranchise.com.

About Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers is one of the nation's premier in-home senior care providers in the U.S. with over 270 franchised businesses operating across the country. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has now cared for tens of thousands of seniors with a pledge to provide "care and comfort at a moment's notice." Senior Helpers offers a wide range of personal care and companion services, including trained Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's care, to assist seniors who wish to live independently. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.

Contact:
Lindsay Anthony
Havas Formula
(619) 234-0345
[email protected]

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160509/365416LOGO

SOURCE Senior Helpers