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Meet the Geneva-Aurora office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting.  At Senior Helpers of Geneva/Aurora we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Geneva community. 

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  We have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

Our History

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies.  They realized that most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution.  Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited.  Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and accessible in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers. 

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand.  Over the past 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States. 

Senior Helpers of Geneva/Aurora was proud to join the system in 2022.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community.  We are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant.  This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Geneva-Aurora Team

Mike Schwartz

Mike Schwartz

Owner

Mike Schwartz opened Senior Helpers of Geneva-Aurora because he wanted to start a business that would improve the lives and foster happiness for both its clients and employees. Mike is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and believes that Senior Helpers provides him the opportunity to do so. He is dedicated to proving high quality and dependable care to seniors in the Geneva-Aurora community and help them age safely and comfortably in their own home.

Michele Schwartz, RN, BSN

Michele Schwartz, RN, BSN

Owner/Director of Client Care/Community Liaison

Michele joined Senior Helpers fulltime in May of 2024. A nurse for over 30 years, Michele has devoted most of her career to caring for seniors. She graduated from College of DuPage with honors with  her Associates Degree in Nursing and graduated Summa cum laude from  Elmhurst College with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing . Her experience includes sub-acute rehab, skilled nursing, long term care, dementia, and wound care. She holds a certification in Clinical Documentation Integrity. When not working, Michele enjoys gardening , reading ,and spending time with Mike and their two children, Erin and Michael, their 3 collies and cat Chip. Michele is excited to share her skills and experience with the clients and staff of Senior Helpers.

Donna Havemann

Office Manager

Donna Havemann joined Senior Helpers in April 2022.  She grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.   She attended Triton College and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Program.  Donna brings many years of management experience in the  specialties of Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility and Interventional Pain Management.  Her extensive background includes, recruiting, staffing and management.  With her outgoing and compassionate personality, Donna looks forward to making a difference in the lives of Seniors and their families.   When not working she enjoys reading, going to concerts, loves to travel and spend time with her two children, Sarah and Ian.


I want to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the superb work Diane did for Dad while he was in the hospital. She was punctual, personable, and dedicated. She helped my Dad immensely during a difficult time for him. Her calm manner and brilliant smile worked magic. My Dad’s attitude changed completely for the better after her first visit. Thank you so much for giving us Diane. She really is a remarkable person and very caring.
 

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers of Geneva-Aurora provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and light housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management,  and 24-hour care services.

  • Aurora
  • Geneva
  • St. Charles
  • Batavia
  • Oswego
  • North Aurora
  • Yorkville
  • Montgomery
  • Sugar Grove
  • Sandwich
  • Plano
  • and Bristol