Senior Helpers, one of the nation's premier providers of personalized, in-home senior care, announced today the official opening of its Lehighton location, to be managed and operated by Henry and Ryan Anne Pishock.

The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families throughout Carbon, Columbia, Montour, Schuylkill, Monroe and Luzerne counties, which includes major cities Lehighton, Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Hazleton, Tamaqua, Berwick, Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg.It hopes to bring more than 30 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers' professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.Founded in 2001, Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers in Lehighton are fully trained and certified to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company's Senior Gems Alzheimer's and Dementia care program.As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow and is endorsed by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.Local residents will also benefit from the company's new Parkinson's Care Program, a specialized training and certification program created in conjunction with leading experts from the National Parkinson Foundation's Center of Excellence.Senior Helpers newest franchise office is located at 199 S. First St., Lehighton.For more information, visit

www.seniorhelpers.com/poconos-pa.For inquiries, please call Henry or Ryan Anne at 484-464-2900.