Aging Advocates CNY to buy Senior Home Care Solutions

Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius on July 25 announced its acquisition of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Pictured here are Sheila Ohstrom (left), founder of Senior Home Care Solutions, and Melissa Murphy (right), founder and CEO of Aging Advocates CNY. PHOTO CREDIT: AGING ADVOCATES CNY

Deal becomes official in early 2025   MANLIUS — Aging Advocates CNY will be the new owner of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt following an acquisition deal that takes effect at the start of 2025. Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius is a privately owned, care-management practice that provides guidance and solutions to address aging-related […]

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Deal becomes official in early 2025

MANLIUS — Aging Advocates CNY will be the new owner of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt following an acquisition deal that takes effect at the start of 2025. Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius is a privately owned, care-management practice that provides guidance and solutions to address aging-related needs, as described in the organizations’ July 25 announcement. Founded by Sheila Ohstrom in 2010, Senior Home Care Solutions has provided support to seniors needing long-term and temporary assistance for non-medical in-home care. Aging Advocates CNY didn’t disclose financial details of its purchase agreement with Senior Home Care Solutions. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to promote dignity and independence for our clients while providing peace of mind for their families,” Melissa Murphy, founder and CEO of Aging Advocates CNY, said in the announcement. “We have a great working relationship with Senior Home Care Solutions and deeply respect their service to the community. As our population ages, it’s crucial to maintain quality in-home care providers in Central New York.” Ohstrom and Murphy also co-founded the nonprofit Living with Dementia CNY, which provides support, education, and resources to personal and professional caregivers of those affected by all types of dementia in Central New York. Ohstrom will remain involved with Senior Home Care Solutions in a consultant role after the acquisition in 2025 while focusing on her role as president of Living With Dementia CNY. “This is an exciting time for both organizations and the Central New York area,” Ohstrom said. “By combining our strengths, we can better serve our clients and help more seniors remain in the safety and security of their own homes for as long as possible.” Through this acquisition, Aging Advocates will absorb 60 employees from Senior Home Care Solutions, including part-time and full-time caregivers, and an office management team. This brings Aging Advocates’ total staff to 70 employees. Aging Advocates and Senior Home Care Solutions will continue to operate independently but will operate from the same office, along with Living With Dementia CNY. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sheila for her dedication to our Central New York clients and for trusting Aging Advocates to carry on the incredible legacy she has built,” Murphy added.
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