October 2012
| Business World Magazine | 139
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ssisting Hands Home Care is a franchise company
that does exactly what their name implies – assists
people within their homes. They emphasise excep-
tional customer service and highly personalized in-home care
to meet the needs of seniors and others who need assistance,
and who want it within the safety and comfort of their own
homes.
One of the founders of Assisting Hands, Dr. Gail Sil-
verstein, comes from over 25 years of experience coordinat-
ing and leading health care programs in both the public and
private sector. It was her firsthand understanding of the in-
dustry – 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.
In 2006, Silverstein teamed up with Cline Waddell of
Boise, Idaho and formed Assisting Hands Home Care. A year
later, they started franchising the business and providing a
better alternative nationwide for the elderly and disabled to
receive a little extra support and assistance to stay at home.
A FRANCHISE FAMILY
Assisting Hands Home Care provides opportunities for fran-
chise owners to live their dream of owning their own business
while also giving them a chance to help seniors and others
with limited physical abilities. AssistingHands franchises give
their clients a chance to live an independent life with dignity
