About Us
Seniority Lifecare at Home grew out of a real concern for the welfare of the elders in our community and a desire to see them treated with dignity and respect. We feel our elders deserve to have the support of the community around them so they can continue to live in their own homes as long as possible.

Since we began providing services in July 2004, we have we have cared for hundreds of clients and family members. We have been rewarded time and again by feed back that lets us know that we are achieving our goals of making life richer and more rewarding for our clients, and providing families the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved ones are expertly and compassionately cared for.

Our Beginning:

Dr. Bob Uslander, our CEO, is an emergency physician who began practicing in Sonora in 1993. His experiences in the emergency room alerted him to the fact that many seniors were coming to the ER who shouldn’t have been there. Either they didn’t have a doctor or their lack of mobility prevented them from seeing their doctor on a regular basis. This resulted in either a crisis situation which could have been avoided or in using the ER in place of a doctor visit. In collaboration with Dr. Matt Personius, a local general practitioner, they formed Sierra Housecalls which provided medical attention for those seniors who are predominately housebound. This, in itself, began to allow seniors to remain at home in a safer manner.

Experience with dealing with patients in their homes brought to light the need for non-medical assistance in the form of trained caregivers. Dr. Uslander teamed up with Ms. Kathryn Johnston, a medical social worker with extensive experience in senior issues, to form Seniority Lifecare at Home. Their strong beliefs and commitment for the dignity of aging have provided the guiding principles for the company and its employees.
Our Efficient Staff:

Ira Uslander is our General Manager, responsible for the overall operation of the company, marketing, and business development. He also provides the Advanced Homecare Planning sessions being offered to the community as a public service. Ira was involved in the care of his mother-in-law for many years and came to understand very well the needs of seniors and their families. Upon retiring from Northwestern University in 2008, he moved to Sonora to join his son, Bob, in serving the community through Seniority Lifecare at Home. Ira is also the immediate-past-chair of the Commission for Aging and is active in the Senior Networks for Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, and other senior and community interests.

Julie Boucher, our Client Relations Manager, is the primary interface with our clients and caregivers. She performs the initial assessments; determines, along with client and family the proper level of care; and helps to choose the right caregiver to match the needs and personalities of the clients. Julie has had extensive experience dealing with senior issues and works with clients and family to insure that appropriate levels of care are provided and needs are addressed.

Natalie Sell is our Scheduling Coordinator and is the one who ensures that caregiving shifts are properly covered, substitutions are provided in the event of illness, and responds to a client’s changing schedule needs. She is usually the first line of contact when someone calls the office and often is the on-call supervisor after regular business hours.

Tamara Baker is our office and human resources administrator. Aside from being responsible for the back office operations and the caregiver beneifts programs, she has the overall responsibility for our continuous training program. Because this training is so important to us and is one of our most defining features, the program operation is actually operate by all our staff with Tamara being the coordinator.

Carline Rice is our Office Assistant and is usually the first person a visitor or caller meets. Her experience, personality and desire to help makes her an ideal customer entry point. Carline was a staff member at the Adult Day Healthcare Center for over 20 years so is thoroughly familiar with all phases of senior needs.

Our Dedicated Caregivers:

The caregivers whom we provide for our clients have passed an extensive background check to be sure that the individuals we hire have impeccable records. Since our clients and their families are entrusting us with the well-being of their loved ones, we have an obligation to be sure our caregivers meet the criteria we have set – would we be comfortable with them in our homes, and caring for our loved ones?

Our comprehensive interview process insures that those who make it through our hiring process have the compassion and deep desire to meet their clients’ needs. Caregiving can be a difficult and stressful occupation so the caregivers must be individuals who love their job.

After the hiring process has been completed, we have a caregiver who is then insured and bonded; ready to work with our clients and their families and further the vision we have established.
Our Training and Continuous Improvement:

All of our caregivers come to us with previous training and experience, but they still have to go through an initial training and orientation period. In order to insure our clients’ safety and well being, our caregivers need to be able to handle all foreseen situations and some that haven’t yet been thought of. Our clients all have individual needs and desires. It is our job to make sure these clients live their lives with the maximum degree of dignity, respect, safety and comfort.

Within 30 days of hire, our caregivers begin their additional training to become Certified Companion Aides and they are expected to complete this training and receive their certificates within 3 months.

Throughout the year, we hold regular, mandatory training sessions so our caregivers can expand their skills and keep current on new methods and technologies. Examples of this training are Nutrition and the Diabetic, Winter Driving; Dealing with Dementia; Back Safty; Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease; CPR and First Aid; Recognizing Sexual Harassmetn and Elder Abuse, Safety in the Home, and Death and Dying.

Our Policies:

Our policies are really quite simple. They are aimed at operating an agency which all involved can be proud of; one that gives back to the community, and that keeps the interests of our clients at the forefront.

Our caregivers all subscribe to our Code of Ethics , which governs our relationships with our clients and each other.

We have a policy of absolute confidentiality when it comes to our clients and their families. What Happens in Seniority Lifecare at Home Stays in Seniority Lifecare at Home!!

In order to insure the utmost in openness and propriety, we pay attention to the little things, as well as the bigger ones. For example, our caregivers very often shop for our clients, but we do not allow any money to change hands between them. All purchases are charged to the company and these charges are billed to clients on a monthly basis, along with proper receipts and documentation.
Our Pledge to You:

Our pledge to you, our client, and to you, the family membes of our clients, is also very simple. We pledge to provide compassionate care at a level deemed appropriate for the circumstances. We pledge to keep the family and loved ones involved in an appropriate manner, and to obtain and maintain the respect of and for our clients and their families.