Wyoming faces a growing demand for elderly care services as Baby Boomers — one of the largest demographic groups in U.S. history — reach retirement age. Helping Hands Stay at Home Care, founded in Nebraska in 2016 and then expanded into Wyoming in 2020, offers innovative and compassionate care solutions to support seniors and their families.
Challenges of an aging population
By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be aged 65 or older, with seniors representing a significant portion of Wyoming’s population. America’s Health Rankings indicate that 18.6% of Wyoming’s population was aged 65 and older in 2022. This shift brings challenges such as increased demand for assisted living facilities and many seniors facing issues like dementia and mobility impairments.
Helping Hands Stay at Home Care offers non-medical home care which allows seniors to age in place, offering benefits such as independence for seniors to stay in their homes, maintaining autonomy, improved well-being, familiar settings and personalized care to enhance the quality of life.
“The need for in-home care isn’t one-size-fits-all,” said Olaire Hamilton, manager of the Helping Hands branch in Casper. “We tailor every care plan to the individual, from mobility needs to meal prep, ensuring seniors thrive both physically and emotionally.”
Their team delivers personalized, reliable and compassionate services tailored to seniors’ unique needs.
1. Tailored care plans
- Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation
- Emotional support and companionship to foster mental well-being
- Flexible care options to fit diverse needs, ensuring accessibility
2. Support for family caregivers
- Respite care services that provide relief for family members balancing caregiving with other responsibilities
3. Experienced staff
- Skilled and empathetic caregivers trained to meet seniors’ complex needs
A vision for the future
Helping Hands can help accommodate the growing aging population and its challenges. “We break down everything,” Hamilton said. “From what happens when they wake up to how we can assist them at every touchpoint. The goal is to make life smoother, safer and stress-free.”
When the time does come for a senior to move to a more encompassing care environment, Helping Hands can make that transition a smooth one.
“We can transition people to long-term care,” Hamilton said. “If they are on a waiting list for a facility, we can help gradually get them to the point where they can go and receive the care that they need in a long-term care facility. We can get them mentally ready for a move while helping with organizing and planning.”
Helping Hands Stay at Home Care is here to help.
