Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers of St. Petersburg provides in-home senior care services for residents throughout the St. Petersburg, Florida area. The company was established in 2021 and is independently owned and operated by Scott Kogut, with a team of locally-based caregivers who live in the metro St. Petersburg area.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of in-home care programs including companion care for seniors needing daily assistance, personal care services such as bathing and grooming, transitional care following hospital or facility stays, and specialized support for chronic conditions including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Senior Helpers also provides respite services for family caregivers, hospital monitoring, and around-the-clock hospice care support in partnership with local hospice providers.

Senior Helpers offers specialized programs for seniors with cognitive and neurological conditions. The Senior Gems program serves individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia by matching care techniques, activities, and communication styles to their specific stage of cognitive change. Caregivers receive specialized certification in managing the unique needs of those with Parkinson's disease, including mobility assistance and medication timing. The company also partners with professional assistance organizations to help veterans and their spouses secure benefits while providing in-home care.

Senior Helpers of St. Petersburg is Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), using an evidence-based approach focused on the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. This certification demonstrates the company's commitment to person-centered care that addresses the unique needs of older adults.