We change people’s lives®
What We Do
At Seniors Helping Seniors® Southeastern CT in-home care services, we understand and appreciate the unique challenges that come with age. That’s why our companionship and daily assistance offerings exclusively focus on the specific needs of seniors. We’re devoted to supporting you or your loved one, while enhancing your total quality of life. Whether you’re looking for an extra set of hands around the house, personal care support or a friend to lean on, we’ll be by your side. Discover the difference a dedicated senior caregiver can make!
Love is in our Care®
Our mature, friendly caregivers lead with compassion, offering comprehensive home assistance and companionship. We take time to get to know our clients and senior caregivers – that way, we can find a perfect match. Through our exclusive pairing process, you’ll connect with a relatable friend who will always be there to support you. From light housekeeping and cooking meals to running errands around town, your caregiver will handle needed tasks, bringing ease into each day.
Seniors Helping Seniors® Southeastern CT In-Home Services
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services brighten the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make your life easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home.
Companionship & Socialization
Spending time with others is essential to a senior’s mental and emotional health. Keep your or a senior loved one’s mind engaged with meaningful social interaction from a dedicated companion. Seniors Helping Seniors® Stonington caregivers are seniors themselves, which makes it easy to form a close bond. Through shared stories, moments and mutual interests, we enjoy nothing more than boosting our clients’ spirits.
Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
It’s common for seniors to need support with daily routines that steer their hygiene and total wellness. Our teams specialize in approaching personal care with dignity and respect. We stand ready to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Dressing
- Eating/Drinking
- Bathing and Showering
- Toileting (Oral Care, Personal Hygiene, Grooming)
- Mobility Assistance
Respite Care
Caring for a senior family member can feel like a full-time job. Nurture a stronger relationship with periodic breaks. Our caregivers step in as reliable companions, offering intermittent or continuous respite care. Seniors Helping Seniors® Stonington compassionate respite services are available every hour of the day, even overnight. These much-deserved pauses serve as moments to recharge, ensuring that you and your loved one can thrive together.
Meal Preparation & Shopping
Dig into all the comforts of home cooking, with assistance from a Seniors Helping Seniors® friend. Your caregiver can help you with meal preparation. Not a natural in the kitchen? No problem. Your caregiver can also go to the grocery store and cook diet-specific dishes or your favorite foods on their own. We’ll even clean the dishes afterwards!
Light Housekeeping
When tidying up becomes too much of a taxing chore, our caregivers can step in and manage the upkeep. They can assist with tasks, such as laundry, folding linens, light cleaning, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and more. Our caregivers make it easy to keep your house feeling like home.
Running Errands
Our caregivers make life easier by taking care of your day-to-day responsibilities. They manage a variety of tasks, from dropping off dry cleaning to depositing checks at the bank to picking up personal items from the store. Enjoy the convenience of a trusted friend checking off your list of errands one by one!
Transportation to Appointments, Events, & Outings
Studies show staying social improves mental, emotional, and physical health. Our caregivers can provide transportation to appointments, family gatherings, events, or just a day out on the town. Whether you need a ride to the doctor’s office or a lift to see a friend, we’re ready to drive you. Seniors Helping Seniors® Stonington caregivers can even drop you off and pick you up from your favorite destination – like the park, movie theater, or museum. We’re here so you can stay connected.
Safety & Fall Prevention
Broken bones can lead to serious health issues for seniors. At Seniors Helping Seniors® Stonington in-home care agency, we help take every precaution to prevent falls and keep our clients safe. Whether for you or a senior loved one, our caregivers are happy to help identify potential tripping hazards and other injury risks in the home – giving everyone involved great peace of mind.
Pet Care
Furry friends bring a smile to our faces and joy to our lives, but meeting their needs can become difficult with age. Seniors Helping Seniors® Stonington caregivers know how to keep your pet happy and healthy. From cleaning your cat’s litter box to taking your dog for a walk, your senior caregiver is there to support your four-legged companion. Let the purrs and tail wagging begin! Only Available in Certain Markets Upon Request.
Meet the Team
Maria Cerino, Seniors Helping Seniors Agency Owner
In 2007 Maria opened Seniors Helping Seniors of Southeastern CT. The motivation behind this entrepreneurial effort was personal for Maria as she had experienced firsthand the need for non-medical assistance while caring for a loved one at home. More than 15 years later, Seniors Helping Seniors has grown and offers services throughout Southeastern CT, having helped hundreds of local seniors and their families over the years. Maria has a background in the insurance industry, including Long Term Care Insurance product development and project management, in addition to her own personal caregiving experience. She enjoys supporting seniors and their families as they navigate the aging process, as much as she enjoys building and supporting an amazing team of compassionate senior Companions who are excited about helping seniors in their homes. Maria is originally from Wallingford, CT and lives in Stonington with her husband and their dog Lincoln. They have 5 children between them and they enjoy getting the family together often.
Margot Larkin, Client Services Manager
Margot joined Seniors Helping Seniors in 2013 after a rewarding career as a professional gardener in New York City and The Norwich Inn & Spa. Initially Margot worked as a care provider but she quickly joined the office staff to lend her support there. Margot manages our often complex client schedules and care plans and supports our caregiver training as well. She enjoys all things nature, birding, and swimming in the ocean. In her spare time, she reads 4 newspapers a day and is a self-proclaimed recycling fanatic. Margot grew up in Central CT and she has lived in Mystic since 1995.
Janice Lepikko, Administrative Assistant
Janice joined Seniors Helping Seniors in 2022. Her experience as an Administrative Assistant and HR Generalist spans over 30 years and is a profession she thoroughly enjoys. When you call our main office number, you will usually speak with Janice. She is a movie buff and also enjoys archery, reading and knitting. Janice is a native Rhode "Islandah" who raised 2 children and now has 4 grandchildren as well.
Mary Cuthbert, Client Assessment Manager
Mary has been with Seniors Helping Seniors since 2021. She meets seniors in their homes to discuss our services and develops personalized Care Plans while also delving into preferences and personality so we can best match our companions to each senior. Following 20 very stimulating years as a Critical Care and Visiting Nurse in the Bronx, Mary settled in the Mystic area and has worked as an RN for several local organizations including L+M Hospital, Utopia Assisted Living and Stoneridge as a Nurse Director in the Assisted Living and Memory Unit. Mary was a competitive sailboat racer for over 45 years. She enjoys birding, hiking and gardening. Mary is a member of Trillium Garden Club serving on the Scholarship Committee. Mary grew up in the Hamptons and now lives with her husband in Noank Village.
Janice Fitton, Community Outreach Liaison
Janice joined Seniors Helping Seniors in 2013 having retired with a background in Marketing, Development and Public Relations. Janice moved to CT in 1969 and has two sons and two grandchildren. She has always managed to work within, and on behalf of, the community ever since - both in employment-mentoring and serving on many non-profit Boards. Janice takes pride in having been the marketing director of the first Mystic assisted living community, is a six-year past president of the local library board of directors, a ten year officer-board member of the former Mystic Community Center (now YMCA) and also selected as the recipient of the 32nd Annual Community Service Award by the Mystic Chamber of Commerce. Janice is an avid reader, dog walker and promoter of all things "senior", supporting many Southeastern CT networks of elder team meetings and events that promote the understanding and betterment of our senior community.
Peg Girard, Office Support
Peg joined Seniors Helping Seniors in 2008 as the first "office" employee and has been an instrumental part of the company’s growth ever since. Though she retired from her regular office duties in 2022, Peg continues to support the agency and our mission in a variety of ways, whenever she can fit us in! Peg had an extensive and varied career path including working at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Peg is passionate about her family and friends with endearing relationships that span the generations. For nearly 60 years Peg and her closely knit group of friends have met at area restaurants for their weekly Breakfast Club. Peg was born in New London CT and she and her beloved dog Hank live in Groton CT where she can be found enjoying a good book. Peg tells us she plans to write a book one day called "Killing Time Between Meals" – and we think it would be a bestseller!
How to Get Started
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services matches seniors who want to provide help with seniors who are looking for help. We started in 1998 with a simple concept that seniors can help each other age better and that those who give and those who receive benefit equally. Since 1998, we have grown from our first match to working with hundreds of helpers and clients. We've continued to grow geographically. We continue to expand the training for our helpers. And we've added services in response to the needs of our clients.
It’s easy to take the first step toward getting you or a senior loved one the support they deserve. Just click the button below to contact us at Seniors Helping Seniors® Southeastern CT. Our professional staff will answer questions and explain our personalized home care services. We can’t wait to bring love and light into your life. Contact us today!