After more than 30 years devoted to caring for older adults, Lynn Quintana thought a serious medical diagnosis would mark the end of her career. Instead, it became the beginning of a powerful new chapter.
At 74, the Brighton resident has been named the 2025 Seniors Helping Seniors® Caregiver of the Year, a national honor recognizing one exceptional caregiver across more than 200 locations worldwide.
When Lynn was told she had only five years to live, she stepped away from work to focus on family and her health. As her condition stabilized, she felt called back—not just to work, but to make a meaningful difference. That calling led her to Seniors Helping Seniors® Boulder, where she found a role that aligned perfectly with her heart for service.
Known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to put clients at ease, Lynn builds genuine relationships with the seniors she supports. Whether helping with daily care, sharing conversations, or enjoying outings together, she brings connection and comfort to every interaction. As Colleen Elliott, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® Boulder, shared, clients relax when Lynn is around because they know they are truly cared for.
For Lynn, caregiving has never been about paperwork or numbers—it’s about people. “This is somebody’s mother, father, sister, or brother,” she says. “You take care of them like you would your own.”
Read more about Lynn and Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care here.