RICHMOND, Virginia—Senior Helpers, a national provider of in-home senior care services, announced it is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). In March, locally owned Senior Helpers of Richmond and Greater Richmond joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.
"Senior Helpers' achievement as the pioneering Age-Friendly Care certified homecare organization is truly remarkable," said Teresa Harbour, chief operating officer of CHAP. "Their proactive approach in implementing numerous tools to enhance care for older adults, even before receiving the AFC certification, speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence. Their use of LIFE Profile to reduce the risk of hospitalizations, their Senior Gems program for dementia care and their Centers for Excellence for staff training and competency set them up for success, so adding the Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification was a logical next step."
"Achieving CHAP Age-Friendly Care accreditation reflects our deep commitment to delivering care that is not only clinically sound, but truly centered around what matters most to each individual we serve," said owners Quinn and Alyssa Valentine. "We are proud to bring a higher standard of dignity, safety and personalized support to the seniors in our community."