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<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Paula Lord – Managing Director\/Co-owner” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
\"\"Hello, I’m Paula Lord. I am the Managing Director and Co-owner of Assisting Hands Spring Hill, serving Hernando & Citrus counties in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n

I was born in Northern Ontario Canada and grew up near Niagara Falls.\u00a0 I learned from an early age about hard work and independence, having worked while putting myself through 6 years of post secondary education. I first earned a Business Administration Marketing Diploma followed by an Honors Degree in Business and Economics from Brock University.<\/span><\/p>\n

I spent over 20 years as a District Manager in both the retail and financial sectors. What I loved most about those years wasn’t the numbers – it was the people.\u00a0 Leading teams and supporting clients became the foundation of my career.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, I felt called to do something more personal. I moved to Florida to pursue my dream of running a business that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. My husband Richard and I share a deep love and respect for seniors and veterans, and that shared passion is at the heart of everything we do.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m also the proud mother of my beautiful daughter Alexandra, an RN whose hard work, compassion, strength and dedication inspire me every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me boating on the gulf or spending time with family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Above all, I’m committed to making sure every client feels supported and cared for with compassion and dignity.<\/span><\/div> <\/div>

<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Richard Adler – Director of Business Development” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
\"\"Hello, I’m Richard Adler. I am the Director of Business Development and Co-owner of Assisting Hands Spring Hill, serving Hernando & Citrus counties in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m originally from Canada, where hockey shaped much of my early life and eventually led me to play as a goalie in Sweden for ten years.\u00a0 I’m a proud father of a son and twin daughters, both talented athletes, who earned volleyball scholarships and continue to be my greatest inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

With over thirty years of experience in sales consulting and business development, I’ve always been drawn to roles where I can help others. That passion eventually guided my wife Paula and I to open Assisting Hands Home Care, where we are committed to providing compassionate and reliable in-home care to families in our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, I balance my work in our business with community involvement, including security work at the Tampa Buccaneers football games and hands-on support with our agency. Outside of work, I love bodybuilding, boating and enjoying Florida’s warm, welcoming atmosphere. <\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"Meet our Owners\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Paula Lord - Managing Director\/Co-owner\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"]Hello, I'm Paula Lord. I am the Managing Director and Co-owner of Assisting Hands Spring Hill, serving Hernando & Citrus counties in Florida. 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