Peer-to-Peer Caregiving Brings Companionship and Support to Southern Colorado
A new home care option is making a meaningful difference for older adults in Southern Colorado. Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise has opened its Fountain-based location, bringing a unique peer-to-peer caregiving model to communities including Fountain, Security, Widefield, Rush, Pueblo, and Pueblo West — with plans to expand into Cañon City.
At the heart of their approach is one powerful idea: when seniors help seniors, everybody wins.
Care That’s Built on Connection
Owners Dan and Liz Rosenbaum launched the local franchise in 2025 with a mission to do more than simply provide in-home care. Their focus is on matchmaking — thoughtfully pairing clients and caregivers based on shared interests, personalities, and life experiences.
Dan recalls one client, a 78-year-old man who had previously been paired with a 21-year-old caregiver from another agency. While well-intentioned, the match lacked common ground, leaving the client feeling disconnected.
The Rosenbaums took a different approach. They paired him with a caregiver who not only better matched his personality, but also shared his passion as a “diehard Seahawks fan.” The connection was immediate — and meaningful.
Another client, a retired educator who loves to travel, was matched with a caregiver eager to hear about her adventures and learn from her experiences. The result? A relationship built on conversation, curiosity, and companionship.
Because at Seniors Helping Seniors® Fountain-Pueblo, care isn’t just about completing tasks — it’s about building relationships.
Mature Caregivers, Meaningful Work
The Rosenbaums prioritize hiring mature caregivers who can offer both practical assistance and heartfelt companionship. While the national average caregiver age is around 50, they emphasize that maturity isn’t strictly about age — it’s about empathy, life experience, and reliability.
Their model also creates meaningful opportunities for retirees who want to remain active and give back to their community.
“We’re not just creating jobs,” Dan explains. “We’re creating a space for someone who is retired and wants to continue making a difference.”
Caregiver Donna Raulston, 61, says the work has been deeply rewarding.
“[Seniors] crave companionship more than anything,” she shares. “They’re very enjoyable people to work with.”
The Right Help at Home
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care provides a wide range of services designed to help older adults remain independent at home, including:
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Handyman and yardwork support
In addition, the local franchise holds a Class A medical license, allowing them to provide skilled services such as:
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Injections
They accept private pay, VA benefits, and Medicaid.
Client J.R. Skinner, 85, shared his appreciation:
“I was very pleased with the response from Liz. She determined that help was needed, and I was very happy with everything they did.”
Rooted in Community
Originally from Iowa, Dan and Liz met at 17 and have been married for more than 30 years. After years of travel due to military service, they were ready to plant roots and make a difference locally.
Unable to fully support their own parents during their aging journeys, they asked themselves a simple but powerful question: How can we help others?
Liz’s background as a health insurance agent has given her deep insight into coverage gaps and challenges facing local families — particularly those living outside major metro areas.
“It’s all about giving back to the community,” Dan says. “It’s about determining what the community needs and helping people stay in their homes longer with independence and dignity.”
More Than Care — It’s Companionship
The peer-to-peer model works because it honors something many traditional agencies overlook: older adults don’t just need assistance — they need connection.
When seniors support seniors, there’s mutual understanding. Shared history. Shared humor. Shared perspective.
And when companionship is paired with quality care, everybody wins.
For more information about services or to apply as a caregiver, contact Seniors Helping Seniors® Fountain Pueblo at 719-248-4118 or email Info@SHSFountainPueblo.com.
We’re here when you need a helping hand.