Local Family Opens Home Helpers & Direct Link of Marina Del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. - April 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Lowell and Gigi Johnson and daughter Winnie Johnson are bringing a new level of in-home care to the area through their new business, Home Helpers & Direct Link of Marina Del Rey.

Home Helpers is the nation’s leading franchise specializing in comprehensive home care for seniors, new mothers and individuals needing recuperative and continuing assistance. Direct Link is its proprietary line of 24/7 medical alert systems, including a fall sensor, automated medication dispenser and vital signs monitoring units. This new, locally-owned and operated business serves Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice, West LA, Playa Del Rey, El Segundo and the surrounding communities.

“When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to have my grandfather living with us and it was a wonderful opportunity for me to make memories with him that last to this day. My mom was a home-maker and his health care needs were not all that dramatic, so my folks were able to handle it, but that’s not the case with many families. Home Helpers & Direct Link is here to help when you need an extra hand,” Lowell said. “Most people prefer to stay in safe and familiar surroundings as long as possible. I am proud to be in an industry and the owner of a company that allows people to maximize their quality of life.”

Home Helpers & Direct Link offers free in-home consultations and works with each client to create a flexible, affordable care plan based on a person’s individual needs. Services offered include companionship, laundry, light housekeeping, respite care, meal preparation and transportation as well as medication management and care management.

Each individual client receives services tailored to meet their specific needs by caregivers who become an extension of their family. Home Helpers’ full-range of home care services empower clients to live healthier and more rewarding lives in the privacy, safety, and comfort of their own homes.  In addition to services provided to the senior community, help for short term recovery due to an accident and new Mother relief services are common requests.

The Johnson family decided it was time to open their own business when Lowell saw an ad for in-home care in an in-flight magazine.

“I was ready for a situation where I could get back into the healthcare industry. Having previous ownership experience in Los Angeles area hospice, I saw firsthand the need to provide help and support for people in area that many are unprepared to handle. It is rewarding to be a positive solution to problems that sometimes seem insurmountable,” Lowell said. “Home Helpers is a company of integrity that provided us with the administrative guidance and framework to be successful. For someone getting back into the industry, I needed a partner to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, which is why franchising with Home Helpers made perfect sense.”

“Being just over 50-years-old, I have the opportunity to re-enter the Home Care market as an entrepreneur at a time when many people are counting down their years to retirement. I see this as a wonderful opportunity to leverage the many experiences I’ve gained in the private sector to help the seniors and families in the community. It is an exciting time for me and my family,” Lowell said.

For more information about how Home Helpers & Direct Link of Marina Del Rey can serve you and your family, call (424)287-1145, email 58796@HomeHelpersHomeCare.com or visit http://Local.HomeHelpersHomeCare.com/MarinaDelRey. The Home Helpers & Direct Link of Marina Del Rey office is located at 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 500, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.

About Home Helpers

Founded in 1997, Cincinnati-based Home Helpers is one of the nation’s leading home care franchises. With an ongoing commitment to helping people live healthier, more independent lives in the comfort of their own homes, Home Helpers works with seniors, new and expectant mothers, those recovering from illness or injury, and individuals facing lifelong challenges. Home Helpers is affiliated with Direct Link, a national provider of 24/7 emergency response systems and vital signs monitoring units. For more information about the company or about how you can open your own Home Helpers franchise, visit www.HomeHelpersHomeCare.com.