{"id":1016,"date":"2016-11-11T10:58:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T10:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/about-our-loving-in-home-care-services\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T18:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T18:09:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Assisting Hands"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Assisting<\/p>\n

Assisting Hands Home Care\u00ae\u00a0grew out of a desire to provide seniors, and others needing non-medical assistance at home, with the option that most people prefer \u2013 to remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes. Assisting Hands\u00ae\u00a0is a home care franchise company that emphasizes exceptional customer service and highly personalized in-home care to meet the needs of our clients.<\/p>\n

The founder of Assisting Hands Home Care\u00ae\u00a0is Dr. Gail Silverstein, who has more than 25 years of experience coordinating and leading health care programs in both the public and private sector. It was Gail\u2019s understanding of the health care industry, along with the personal experience of trying to find assistance for her father at home, that led her to realize there was a serious gap in services. Out of this need, Assisting Hands\u00ae\u00a0was launched \u2013 to provide a better alternative for the elderly, disabled and others needing a little extra support and assistance to stay home!<\/p>\n

Our Core Purpose<\/h2>\n

To provide exceptional in home care services and palliative care services<\/a> that enrich the lives of our clients and provides peace of mind for their families.<\/p>\n

Our Mission Statement<\/h2>\n

To offer our clients personalized non-medical care<\/a> support and palliative care services in their homes, assisting the elderly, disabled and others needing assistance to maintain quality of life. Our in home care services support the individual\u2019s choices and preferences in order to maintain their dignity and independence. Our care assists clients in a spirit of concern for their welfare, gaining satisfaction and a sense of pride for the value that we add to their lives.<\/p>\n

Assisting Hands of Fort Myers, FL provides in home care and senior care services in the following cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Sanibel, Florida<\/div> <\/div> \n

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