For Robin and Ed Rofi, it all began in 1983, when their son Chris fell ill with a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy. Over the following years, they would watch Chris become totally disabled and dependent on life support systems and the constant vigil of round-the-clock nurses at home.
They came to trust, respect and often love the nursing caregivers who kept Chris alive, and Ed and Robin continually filled with hope. When Robin's 91 year old father, Howard, came to spend his final years with them, in relatively good health, but with the challenges of advancing age, they discovered a new caregiver dimension . . . non-medical companion care.
As they saw Howard do well in a warm family environment, with the assistance of his caregiver, it became obvious to Robin and Ed that other older Americans would also prefer the dignity and comfort of remaining at home supported by a companion to handle the tasks now too difficult to perform alone.
And so, in 2004, Angel Companions was born. With the help of their nephew, Mark Santoleri, it quickly became a great success. Angel Companions provides compassionate and affordable non-medical senior care in the Philadelphia suburbs, with offices in Berwyn and at Shannondell in Audubon, where under the supervision of our on-site care manager, Angel Companions provides hourly and live-in staffing for the residents.
In 2006, Angel Companions of Georgia was launched, and so the story continues.
"I wish to thank Angel Companions for the invaluable help you have given us for my mother in a time of need and difficulty in this last year. Your diligent and compassionate companions tended to her needs and wants until the moment of her passing. The services and tender caring, both physical and spiritual, given to my mother were far beyond the call of duty and will always be remembered and appreciated by us in our time of extreme need."
Pat S.
