Senior Care Company Opens In Bolingbrook

BOLINGBROOK, IL —Senior Helpers, a provider of personalized in-home senior care,is now open in Bolingbrook. The franchise is managed and operated by Kara Fairhurst, and will serve senior citizens and their families in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Darien, Joliet and surrounding towns, according to a release from the business.

Senior Helpers’ trained caregivers help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, the business said in a release.

“I’ve always been passionate about providing care to those in need, and I’ve seen firsthand how beneficial it can be for seniors’ mental and physical wellbeing when they’re able to remain comfortably in their own homes,” Fairhurst said. “What I love most about Senior Helpers is the impact we can have locally in improving the quality of life not only for our clients, but also for their families and our employees. I’m committed to providing the highest quality care possible to the elderly living in our community, and I’m focused on hiring healthcare professionals who will make that possible—after all, it’s the quality of the people in any organization who make the biggest difference.”

Fairhurst has experience working with local children’s charities and promoting events for seniors, according to a release from the business. After seeing how much of a difference it made for her own grandmother to remain at home while receiving care, she is dedicated to ensuring the health and wellbeing of the elderly population in Bolingbrook, and alleviating the stresses associated with caregiving for families and loved ones, a release states.

Senior Helpers' caregivers are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems® Alzheimer’s and Dementia care program, according to the business. The company also has a 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 Kara to our team as the newest Senior Helpers franchise owner,” said Peter Ross, chief executive officer, Senior Helpers. “Her passion for serving her community and her understanding of the importance for quality in-home senior care, as well as her background in the field, will be rewarding for seniors and families living in the Bolingbrook are.”

The new Senior Helpers franchise office is located at 484 W. Boughton Road, Suite B.