Seniors Helping Seniors Buckhead Opens
Jul 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Staff
Pharmacist Lara Smith recently opened Seniors Helping Seniors Buckhead, a non-medical in-home care service dedicated to supporting older adults living in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Chamblee and surrounding areas. Services focus on helping seniors age in place through companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and personal care assistance.
Lara Smith
The company’s unique approach is to hire active older adults to support other seniors who need a little help. The organization matches caregivers and clients by personality and interests, fostering meaningful relationships while providing much-needed assistance. Allowing seniors to care for seniors is beneficial for both the caregiver and the client. “Keeping seniors involved, feeling a sense of purpose and making a difference in someone’s life is a rewarding experience that also provides a little income,” says Smith.
A long-time Brookhaven resident, Smith has served the Buckhead and Brookhaven communities as a pharmacist for more than 25 years. She retired from pharmacy in 2022 and transitioned to senior care, combining her community commitment and healthcare background to support aging adults. She is also a certified yoga instructor.
“After 23 years in pharmacy, I missed connecting with people in a meaningful way. This new path allows me to continue making a difference while empowering other seniors to do the same,” she says.
In-home care services start at $34 per hour with a three-hour minimum and a nine-hour weekly commitment. Caregivers are paid $15 to $18 per hour.
