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title: "WFMZ-TV: Seniors Helping Seniors Won't Let Virus Diminish Connections With Seniors"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c26234db-0ecc-420b-b0d8-4f6e7c876a38
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/seniorshelpingseniors/wfmz-tv-seniors-helping-seniors-wont-let-virus-diminish-connections-with-seniors-2712863
category: "Home care"
industry: "Senior Care"
segment: "Home care"
published: 2020-05-07T16:11:20.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:27:52.749Z
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# WFMZ-TV: Seniors Helping Seniors Won't Let Virus Diminish Connections With Seniors

**TL;DR:** Seniors Helping Seniors has adapted its caregiving efforts during the pandemic to provide companionship and care for the elderly while ensuring safety and sanitation. The brand is offering services in 47 states, keeping seniors happy and safe every day.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2020-05-07. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/seniorshelpingseniors/wfmz-tv-seniors-helping-seniors-wont-let-virus-diminish-connections-with-seniors-2712863).*

## Story

**Kiran Yocom, Co-Founder of** **Seniors Helping Seniors** **recently appeared on** **WFMZ-TV 69 News** **to discuss how the brand has adapted their caregiving efforts in wake of COVID-19 to provide companionship and care for the elderly.**

**Mandatory quarantine guidelines can take a toll on mental health for seniors. However, Yocom explained how the brand has continued to engage with clients while preventing the spread of the virus at the same time. To ensure the safety and sanitation of caregivers and receivers,** **Seniors Helping Seniors** **advises that hands are washed and either masks or scarves are worn during visits.**

**"We don't tell them that we are not going to come because of COVID-19. We say, 'Of course. We will be there,' because we know these are the people who are craving for love” said Yocom.**

**Despite the health crisis, the companionship based company is overcoming today’s challenges and offering services in 47 states, keeping seniors happy and safe every day.**

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Senior Care (sector)
- senior care (topic)
- covid-19 response (topic)
- Seniors Helping Seniors (company)
- Kiran Yocom (person)
- companionship services (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/seniorshelpingseniors/wfmz-tv-seniors-helping-seniors-wont-let-virus-diminish-connections-with-seniors-2712863). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c26234db-0ecc-420b-b0d8-4f6e7c876a38).