Hire an Independent Caregiver to Provide Personalized Senior Care in Northern Alabama & Huntsville

Late in life my mother was diagnosed with cancer. At first, she paid little attention to her own health and continued to provide for all seven of her grown children with the same passion and purpose she always had. It was her nature to do so and possibly a stubborn German thing. However, as the cancer spread, my mother who had shown me how to put others and family first was now in need of being on the receiving end. She had absolutely no interest in palliative care! “I don’t need care”, she would say.

But mom was slowing down. Like most, the family did not want to face the hard realities of finding care, but it was imperative. After doing some research, two things become clear: First mom needed care; second, she would not be comfortable anywhere but home. Mother really wanted to be where she had spent most of her life and with her family. Home connected her to all her most cherished memories. Thankfully Mom was there until the day she passed away. Heaven is a better place with her there!

What my wife of 29 years, Greta, and I learned during that time was invaluable. That experience made our passion and purpose burn inside our hearts to help others in need.  The priorities my parents always shared with us were now tangible lessons. Family comes first, honor those who have loved you well, and share the wisdom you have learned through service and giving.

I had a successful career in the corporate world for many years. I worked in the television business managing TV stations. Greta was also successful in sales for several years before following in our mother’s footsteps and becoming a wonderful mother to our two children, Ellie and Ben.  While our career paths were set during this season of life, something was missing!

It was time for a change! Giving back and providing a service to those in need while honoring those around us was how we wanted to spend the next season of our lives. When we heard about Hallmark Homecare, it hit us right in the heart. That was it! That is our new purpose and passion!   We now get up every day with this written on our office wall “Our purpose and passions are to get up every day and find a way to help people”.  We decided helping seniors was the best way to use our talents for others. Seniors deserve to be cared for in a way that honors the life they have lived.  Giving back to them is a gift, and the opportunity to provide care for them is a privilege!

With a new sense of passion and purpose in our lives, Greta and I decided to bring Hallmark Homecare to North Alabama, opening our business in April 2023. This nationwide business has been serving families across the country for over 10 years.

It has become our mission to bless North Alabama families who are struggling to provide care for their loved ones while providing a service that will honor those who are aging.