A Memorial Service for John Squires will take place at:
Christ Church Media, 311 S. Orange St.
Media, PA 19063, on January 7, 2012.
Visitation/Service: 10 AM visitation with family and an 11 AM service.
A light lunch will be served at the church immediately following the service.
At 2:30, a special dedication service will take place in the Kenneth D. Jones Memorial Chapel at Sanford School, 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin PA.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association at http://www.lungusa.org/donate/ or to the Great Guys Group, a non-profit organization that financially supports families battling cancer. Checks should be made payable to Great Guys Group. Please include John's name on the memo line and mail to: 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1602, Wayne, PA 19087. Condolences: If you wish to send your condolences, please email Janet at JanetSquires@trustedhomecare.cc
Founder and Co-Owner of Home Helpers-Media Office John Squires, died Saturday November 26, 2011 at his home of lung cancer. He was 62.
John attended and graduated Sanford Boarding School in 1967 and went on to the University of Delaware, graduating in 1971. Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in baseball, football, basketball and choir. John credited his Sanford experience and his algebra teacher, Jackie Pitts, for helping to mold him into the successful business owner and compassionate and ethical person he became. "Besides John's pursuit of excellence in sports and music, and eventually academics, I was always impressed with his kindness and thoughtfulness of others...not a selected few, but all others," said Pitts.
In 2002, John and his wife Janet purchased a Home Helpers franchise. Today the company employs more than 220 caregivers and staff members providing non-medical in-home care services to more than 250 clients throughout western Delaware County, eastern Chester County and the Main Line. "We are committed to maintaining the ethical and professional standards that John put into place," said Tom Carroll, Co-Owner of Home Helpers Media Office. "His legacy will continue to inspire and challenge us to be the best we can be."
Over the years the Media Home Helpers Office has received many awards, but the ones John was most proud of was winning "Best of Delco" two years in a row, and most recently the office was awarded the Home Helpers Pioneer Award by the Corporate Office. This award recognizes franchisees that have made a difference through innovation and great ideas, exemplifying exceptional creativity and utilizing creative approaches to positively grow their business.
John actively served on many committees. He was Co-Founder of the SE Chapter of the National Private Duty Association, Past-President and current member of Home Helpers Philadelphia Marketing Co-Op and most recently, a member of the Riddle Cancer Center Advisory Committee.
John's love of the arts, music and sports continued throughout his adult years. He and Janet actively attended the Media Theatre and the DuPont Theatre. He was a bass singer with the Neumann University Concert Chorale and an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and University of Delaware football team.
John was known as a devoted family man who was admired and respected by anyone who knew him. His profound sense of thoughtfulness and caring personally touched many lives. He will deeply be missed, but his memories will remain forever in our hearts. Survivors: In addition to his wife Janet and daughter Ann, John is survived by two sisters Kaye Raffensperger and Elizabeth Miller.
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND HOME HELPERS PRESENTS
“KNOW THE 10 SIGNS: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS” WORKSHOP
The Alzheimer’s Association Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters workshop provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
- The 10 warning signs
- Basic overview of Alzheimer’s disease
- Risk factors
- What is involved in getting a diagnosis
- Benefits of early detection including accessing available treatment, planning for the future and participating in clinical trials
All who are interested are welcome to attend this complimentary workshop.
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Snow date: January 26th, 2012
1:30pm -3:00 pm
Home Helpers
427 Main Street, Suite 2
Hellertown, PA 18055
This Program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited,
Please RSVP before Jan. 17th, 2012
- As many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and that figure is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050.
- In 2011, the first wave of baby boomers begins turning 65 — which is not only the age of Medicare eligibility, it is also the age of greatest risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
- Early diagnosis gives individuals the power to make choices about their own health and future with Alzheimer’s in the picture.
To RSVP to this workshop or to find out about the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Programs and Services
Call our 24/7 helpline @ 800-272-3900
MEDIA, PA (November 28, 2011) – Home Helpers Delaware Valley Marketing co-op (offices serving Bucks County, Berks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and South Jersey) in collaboration with the Great Guys Group, a non-profit organization that provides financial resources to families burdened by cancer, has donated $500 to The Riddle HealthCare Foundation to support the Family Resource Center at the Riddle Hospital Cancer Center.
Riddle Hospital, through The Riddle HealthCare Foundation, a non-profit charitable group, established the Family Resource Center to enhance the experience of cancer patients and their caregivers at the Cancer Center when coming in for treatments. Maryann Dotts, Mary Jo Grove and Judith Sharbaugh are just a few of the volunteers that help on a weekly basis. All three are cancer survivors and received treatment from Riddle. The volunteers provide lunches, snacks, coffee, daily newspapers, and most important, a welcome smile.
In October, Home Helpers teamed up with the Great Guys Group to host the Ruby 5k Run & Walk. Proceeds raised were in excess of $6,000. This donation was made possible as part of Home Helpers’ and the Great Guys Group’s commitment to the communities they serve.
“We are just thrilled to receive this donation,” said Dotts, Committee Chairperson for Riddle’s Cancer Center Advisory Committee that runs the Family Resource Center. “Because of organizations like Home Helpers and Great Guys Group, we are able to continue to provide the little things that make a big difference to our patients.”
“The Family Resource Center and the Cancer Center Advisory Committee was selected as one of our recipients because my business partner and friend John Squires received great care during his treatment for lung cancer,” said Tom Carroll, President of the Home Helpers co-op. “Not only did John see first-hand how the Center helps people, but is a huge supporter in what they do.”
Home Helpers offers a full range of non-medical caregiving services for people coping with a lifelong illness or disability, those recuperating from a recent surgery or hospitalization and seniors. Home Helpers’ mission is to empower its clients to have the best possible life experience given their own personal situation.
The Great Guys Group is dedicated to Bringing Hope Home to the community by financially and emotionally supporting local cancer patients and their families. With the donations it receives, the organization is directly helping to keep families who are battling cancer in their homes, with the lights on, heat on and phones working. “We are honored to be a part of this donation,” said Paul Isenberg, CEO and Founder of Great Guys Group. “Every dollar theFamilyResourceCenter receives impacts every person that walks through their doors.”
About The Riddle HealthCare Foundation
The Riddle HealthCare Foundation was established in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation's purpose is to encourage philanthropic support ofRiddleHospitaland to assist the hospital in fulfilling its mission to provide quality healthcare and superior service in order to promote and improve the quality of life in its communities.
About Home Helpers
The Home Helpers full range of non-medical care services empowers clients to have the best possible life experience given their own personal situation, enabling them to live healthier, happier and more rewarding lives in the privacy, safety and comfort of their own homes. Home Helpers offices are locally owned and operated franchises, backed by a national network of resources who believe in serving their communities by providing the best personal care services for their clients. For more information, visit homehelpersphilly.com.
About Great Guys Group
A non-profit 501(c)3 organization based inWayne,Pa., Great Guys Group serves cancer patients and their families by connecting them with benefactors that provide services to improve their lives. The mission of Great Guys Group is to alleviate the stress of cancer by finding caretakers for children, assisting with medical bills or donating money for groceries and other everyday expenses. The organization hosts various fundraising events throughout the year, including the annual Great Guys Group Dinner, golf outings and exclusive meetings with local celebrities and CEOs. Great Guys also contributes to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society.
*Pictured from left: Amy Forkin, Family Navigator-Great Guys Group; Lauren Rubenstein, Community Events Coordinator-Great Guys Group; Tom Carroll, President-Home Helpers Delaware Valley Marketing Co-op; Peg Galipeau, President-Home Helpers Downingtown, Paul Isenberg, CEO and Founder-Great Guys Group, Greg Scheck, Owner-Home Helpers Lansdale, Steve Derby, VP for Development-The Riddle HealthCare Foundation; John Marley, President-Home Helpers Lower Montgomery; Michelle Brown, President-Home Helpers Drexel Hill; Mary Jo Grove, Cancer Center Advisory Committee Volunteer, Maryann Dotts, Chairperson-Riddle’s Cancer Center Advisory, Dr. Jessie DiNome, Riddle Medical Liaison and Radiation Oncologist; and Judith Sharbaugh, Cancer Center Advisory Committee Volunteer.
Kalmia Briggs Honored as Caregiver of the 2nd Quarter 2011
Congratulations to Kalmia Briggs, a caregiver with Marcy Schachinger and Nancy Hogan’s Home Helpers of South Jersey office, for being honored as the Caregiver of the 2nd Quarter 2011!
Home Helpers of South Jersey distinguishes itself in the community by recruiting and retaining top-notch, highly trained and experienced individuals, and even so, Kalmia, a certified home health aide, stands out as exemplary.
One example is the outstanding care she provided to a client who suffers from an aggressive degenerative muscular disease rendering him completely bedbound. In two years, he had used three other agencies before hiring Home Helpers. Upon initially meeting him, it was determined his case would be particularly challenging as his needs were very specific and extremely demanding.
After six months of caring for the client with respect and dignity, Kalmia became “like a sister” to the client. Unfortunately, the client was generally angry and depressed about his situation and began to verbally abuse Kalmia shortly thereafter. Despite this, she persisted to care for him. During one particularly difficult episode, the emergency contact was called and Kalmia was instructed to leave; however, she stayed with the client, saying she “would never abandon a person in need.” This level of compassion and patience is extremely admirable. While Home Helpers did not continue working with this client, Kalmia has continued to provide exceptional care to other clients.
Kalmia aspires to become a nurse or perhaps a physician, and Marcy and Nancy have no doubt her determination will get her there. In addition to working for Home Helpers, Kalmia works 40 hours a week overnight at a nursing home. Her work ethic is unsurpassed, and she is certainly well-deserving of this honor.
We thank her for all her contributions to Home Helpers. Her compassion and dedication are truly inspiring to the entire Home Helpers family.
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our friend and colleague, John Squires, passed away Saturday, November 26th after a long illness. John, along with his partner Tom Carroll, was the owner of the Home Helpers & Direct Link office in Media, Pennsylvania and was extremely proud that his office was named the “Best of Delco” for two years in a row. He was a fervent supporter of the Home Helpers franchise system and participated selflessly to help enhance the system. He was a founding member of the Philadelphia Marketing Coop and served as president for several years; participated in the Shining Stars Group; volunteered on multiple project teams, including the recent limited medical project and was a founding member of the Home Helpers Peer Group. He was a mentor to many new owners and a friend to still many more. Our thoughts and prayers are with John’s family, his wife Janet and daughter Ann and his office staff and many friends. He will be deeply missed, however we know his legacy will live on.
On November 2nd, with the help of their Nurse, Eileen and their Scheduler, Rachel; the Lansdale Home Helpers Office hosted a Fall Open House for their Caregivers.
According to Rachel, "It's important that we take the time to show our caregivers how much they are appreciated and valued. Our caregivers spend countless hours meeting the needs of others. The open house gave them a chance to relax and mingle with fellow caregivers".
For more information about Home Helpers Lansdale, please click HERE.
Pam with her daughter, Angie!
Media Business Owners John Squires and Tom and Kim Carroll Receive Prestigious Award
John Squires and Tom and Kim Carroll, owners of the Home Helpers and Direct Link in Media, Pa., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2011 Pioneer Award for Home Helpers, the nation’s leading senior care franchise specializing in comprehensive home care, personal care and companionship for seniors. Squires and the Carroll’s were honored at the company’s National Conference in New Orleans on September 21, 2011.
The Home Helpers and Direct Link “Pioneer Award” was established to recognize those franchisees who have made a difference through innovation and great ideas, exemplifying exceptional creativity and utilizing creative approaches to positively grow their business.
“Receiving this recognition is a great honor,” Squires said. “As local business owners, this award symbolizes the success that our franchise has seen in the past year. We feel privileged to be a part of the Home Helpers and Direct Link family and to be able to provide quality home care services to individuals in the Media community on a daily basis.”
Home Helpers offers free in-home consultations and works with clients and their families one-on-one to tailor flexible care plans to meet their specific needs and budgets. Services offered can range from companionship and light housekeeping to personal care and limited medical services. Home Helpers is affiliated with Direct Link, a national provider of medical alert systems, including personal emergency response systems, automated medication dispensers and vital signs monitoring units.
“John Squires and the Carrolls are willing to step outside the box not only for themselves but for the Home Helpers and Direct Link community,” Emma Dickison, president of Home Helpers said. “As part of the Limited Medical Team that spent a year testing services, they plowed uncharted territory for all of us to enter a new arena that will compliment and expand our core services. It is the willingness of people like this that keep Home Helpers and Direct Link on the cutting edge and a competitive force in the industry.”
For more information on Home Helpers and Direct Link of Media, click HERE or call 610-358-1110.
Senior Expo & Health Fair
Thursday, September 22 - 10:00a - 2:00p*
(*Health Screenings Until 3pm at the Health Fair)
Peter Becker Community
800 Maple Ave.
Harleysville, PA 19438
Join Home Helpers, as we sponsor the SENIOR EXPO & HEALTH FAIR at Peter Becker Community! Stop by our table for helpful homecare information and goodies.
More than 60 local business and 30 health providers will be exhibiting their offerings on both sides of the campus of Peter Becker. Guests will receive giveaways, free health screenings, and samples of services. There are also Live Demos, Grand Prizes, and Special Exhibits! This event is designed to keep you informed and aware of your health and business choices in our region!
Live Demos:
Cooking Demo: "Quick and Easy Meals for Two”
PBC Chief Chef Steve will demonstrate easy and healthy meals that can be made in small quantities without sacrificing great taste!
10:30 and 12:30 - Maplewood Estates
Others to be announced!
Special Exhibitors:
Locally Grown Farm Produce will be available from Skippack Creek Farm!
Great Prizes:
• WAWA Gift Certificates • Club Box Front Row Tickets to a Flyers Game • And Many More.
To learn more about Home Helpers, click
HERE.
Congratulations to Lorraine Pasquella, a caregiver with the Home Helpers office in Drexel Hill, for receiving the Home Helpers Caregiver of the 4th Quarter, 2010 nomination. The quarterly recognition was developed by the Home Helpers corporate office to allow Home Helpers franchises to recognize a caregiver who truly exemplifies the organization’s caregiving mission: to care for people like they are family members.
Lorraine has been a caregiver with Home Helpers for just over three years, and despite a hearing disability of her own, she always manages to go above and beyond for all of her clients. “Lorraine is a person we can rely on no matter what is going on,” says Michelle Brown, President of the Drexel Hill office. “Rain, snow or shine, she makes every effort to arrive on time to her clients with a friendly smile and enthusiasm bursting at the seams.”
Recently, Lorraine was assigned to a client who had not been out of her apartment for years and refused to take a shower. Within two days, Lorraine was able to get the client to agree to shower and go outside in her wheelchair to enjoy a beautiful sunny day. Both the client and her husband adore Lorraine and cannot thank Home Helpers enough for making such a big difference in their everyday lives.
“Lorraine is certainly well-deserving of this honor, and we thank her for all her contributions to Home Helpers,” added Brown.
Are you caring for a parent or loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Home Helpers is pleased to announce the launch of a new Alzheimer’s Support Group in Bucks County which focuses on supporting caregivers and adult children of parents or loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Place: The Arbors at Buck Run
1730 Buck Road
Feasterville, PA 19053
Days: 2nd Tuesday of every month starting on September 13th.
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Contact: Tom Krupp, 215-631-9126 or tjkrupp@buxmonthomehelpers.com
This group is supported by the Alzheimer’s Association and Children of Aging Parents.
To learn more about Home Helpers, click HERE.