Local families across the greater Philadelphia metro area will be among the first in the nation to test pilot a new method to care for their aging loved ones. Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care, introduces Senior Helpers Navigator to local families as a solution for senior care aimed to ease the pressures of caring for a senior loved one. Philadelphia has been named part of the Senior Helpers' Navigator test pilot program along with only 15 other cities across the nation.

Senior Helpers Navigator is a new concept--one point of contact for all senior care services imaginable. It replaces the hours, pain, cost and aggravation of finding individual providers for in-home care assistance, home safety modifications, a geriatric care manager and countless other needs in between.

How Senior Helpers Navigator Works:

• At the earliest warning signs that mom or dad needs help, you call in a highly trained Senior Helpers care coordinator for a full assessment.
• The care coordinator makes recommendations for now and provides a list of things to expect in the months and years ahead. This might include ramps, safety bars, medical equipment, in-home care, assisted living, house repair, lawn service and transportation assistance, among others.
• As things progress and more of these potential needs become reality, the same care coordinator accesses a national network of service providers for reputable, local Philadelphia experts and vendors, ensuring that clients get quality, trustworthy goods and services at a fair price. No searching, no worrying on the part of the family--one call, one contact takes care of everything.
• Whether it's simple activities to keep the mind sharp, customized nutrition plans to combat diabetes, a handrail in the carport or shower to help seniors get in and out, or a hospital bed at a time of critical care, the care coordinator shoulders the burden, makes arrangements and makes it happen.
• With Navigator's Wellness Watch program, a report from a monthly visit keeps close family and friends up to date on any changes in a senior's condition and any new professional recommendations. A 24/7 hotline is also available for any advice or service needs--all for a fraction of the cost of traditional geriatric care managers.

Senior Helpers Navigator is now available to local families. For more information, visit www.seniorhelpers.com.