The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lean on Me Caregiving on Thursday, November 19^th, at 4 pm. The ceremony was held at their location, 2177 S. Governor’s Avenue, in Dover, inside the Pro-Spect building across from Mike’s Food Mart. Chamber members, ambassadors, and staff members joined Eldercare Consultant, Laura Garofoli, and the team at Lean on Me Caregiving as they celebrated their grand opening! 

            At Lean on Me Caring, clients choose their caregivers, their preferred number of hours, and the payment plan that fits their needs. Lean on Me personnel join with the client to form a “care team.” This ensures that clients will be cared for by people they have met. Lean on Me’s services include, but are not limited to, Personal Care & Hygiene, Companionship & Socialization, Homemaking & Organization, Meal Planning & Preparation, Restorative & Respite Care,  Transitional Care from recent hospitalization, Medication Reminders, Nutrition & Hydration Assistance, Mental Stimulation & Assistance with Wellness Routine, & Pet & Plant Care. Laura and her team offer free in-home assessments and do not require a minimum number of hours. 

Lean On Me Caregiving is committed to providing home care services that enhance the wellness, dignity, and wholeness of those they serve.  They are dedicated to building long term relationships with their clients through quality training, superior customer service, and collaborative and supportive living care systems. Their goal each day is to create positive experiences for clients by assessing their needs, providing appropriate care, and keeping their promises. They strive to be recognized as the leading home care agency in Delaware, as evidenced by their company values, iCARE: integrity, compassion, advocacy, resourcefulness and excellence.

Lean on Me Caregiving is proud to be a part of the Central Delaware Community. Volunteering has been a part of Laura Garofoli’s life for as long as she can remember. She faithfully participates in the National Care Planning Council’s Family Caregiver Relief Day. Each year, she spends time educating caregivers worldwide. In addition, on this special day, she drives throughout the community visiting caregivers and recognizing their work with a gift. This past year, Laura was able to donate more than 50 masks and gloves to local caregivers and assisted living facilities. As her business takes off and grows, she is hopeful that she will be able to expand her donation budget to include more opportunities for giving back.