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Meet the Palo Alto office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting.  At Senior Helpers of Palo Alto we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Palo Alto community. 

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  We have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

Our History

Our History

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies. They realized that most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution.  Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited. Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and accessible in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers.

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand. Over the past 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States.

Senior Helpers Palo Alto was proud to join the system in 2021. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community. We are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant.  This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Palo Alto Team

Nicholas Magnusson

Owner

Nicholas has been a Registered Nurse Since 2008 and was most recently a Director at UCSF before purchasing the company from the previous owner. He brings a passion for high quality care and decreasing hospital readmissions through extremely high quality standards for his staff and himself. Nicholas Has worked in both adult care and pediatric care in the hospital environment before starting a leadership role in 2014. He has worked in many different areas and through his training as a Registered Nurse brings a wealth of expertise and passion not seen in most homecare companies.

Michelle Morgan

Michelle Morgan

Director of Operations

Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge in caregiver recruiting and training and has recently come back to Senior Helpers after working for the organization for 5 years in the Pleasanton office. . Her experience in recruiting top quality caregivers has been paramount in meeting the high standards that Senior Helpers San Francisco and the Peninsula requires for their clients. 

Luisa Sanft

Luisa Sanft

Scheduler

Luisa has been working in the industry over 12 years as a caregiver. Her motivation for working with the elderly is her experience caring for her mother who had a stroke while she was in high school. Luisa enjoys investing in clients lives and learning all the fascinating stories they have to offer. She joined Senior Helpers to continue her love for the elderly and take the next steps to advance her career. Luisa spends her free time with her son going to parks, beaches and enjoying family outings.

Carol Mori

Carol Mori

Caregiver Manager

Carol discovered her passion for senior’s when she assisted in development of an online platform for Senior Care. She provided care for her elderly parents while working in high tech. She enjoys her family, cats and Jazzercise

Dan Mori

Client Services Manager

Dan has over 25 years of high-level sales & marketing experience, working with clients to formulate solutions that will meet their needs. After helping his parents for several years, Dan has a passion for senior care. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Dan’s other interests include coaching high school basketball, golfing & playing senior softball. Dan is married with one daughter who is a Dr. of Physical Therapy.
 

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers Palo Alto provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and light housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management,  and 24-hour care services.

  • Palo Alto
  • Stanford
  • Los Altos
  • Los Altos Hills
  • Mountain View
  • Sunnyvale
  • Portola Valley
  • Woodside
  • Menlo Park
  • Atherton
  • Redwood City