Home Helpers of Appleton and the Fox Cities is the vision of owners, Adriane and Aaron Nelson, who developed a passion for helping others when Aaron unexpectedly had to find care for his grandmother. Recognizing the care needs and resources available to families could be better met, Aaron and Adriane decided to start their Home Helpers agency in 2008.

Living in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin presents opportunities and challenges for people needing home and transitional care. The opportunity recover and be cared for at home is the preference of the vast majority of people in our community, and there are numerous resources and services now available that allow home care to happen. The challenge is and will most likely continue to be, how to accomplish care and recovery at home with families spread out geographically or busy in their own lives, cost of living increases and increased life expectancy.

As the owners of a home care agency, it is our privilege every day to meet and be a resource to families throughout the Fox Cities of Wisconsin.

I’m Amy Mlot, and it’s both an honor and a calling to serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Home Helpers. My heart is woven into every aspect of our operation, nurturing a culture of compassion that defines us. Guiding our day-to-day efforts is a privilege that reminds me of the significance of our work. Drawing from over three decades of experience in the realm of long-term care, my journey has been marked by a deep commitment to the well-being of others. From tending to families’ unique needs through case management, to crafting pathways of improvement that elevate our quality, and shaping a business that thrives with integrity, my passion knows no bounds.

The horizon of Southeast Wisconsin is full of promise, and I’m genuinely thrilled to be at the forefront of our expansion. Our mission isn’t simply about growth – it’s about crafting an environment where every family feels cherished and supported. My heart’s desire is to engrave the Home Helpers experience into the tapestry of this community, turning care into a symphony of love and reassurance. Within our dedicated team, every caregiver, every office member carries a wealth of experience from years of nurturing and unwavering commitment. They breathe life into the promise we make to our clients: an exceptional care experience that goes beyond expectations. As we continue forward, know that I carry the essence of our caregivers’ tireless dedication and the dreams of families we’ve touched in every decision I make.

My name is Dezarie Casillas, I have been married for 8 years now to the love of my life and we have two handsome young men who are six and eleven. I started with Home Helpers in July of 2021 as a full-time caregiver. It took me sometime to really find my calling for I have not always been in the care field, but I finally found my home. For 10 years I dominated the culinary industry, starting as a busser when I was a teenager to being presented my first set of whites (chef coat) at 18 years old. I grew up watching the struggles my grandfather endured over the years trying to take care of my grandmother on his own after the Leukemia, Dementia and Parkinsons took over her body. Slowly for 14 years I watched as she got worse and worse until the day Hospice had to be called in and she passed not too long after. Whenever I wasn’t in school I was at their home, helping them in any way I could just to give my grandfather a break. I loved what I did as a chef, but I wanted to do more for people then just feed them and all I could think of was how happy I was to help my grandfather, so why not do that every day? And that’s how I ended up at Home Helpers.

As a chef I learned how important it is to pour my heart and soul into everything I do which has taken me very far here with Home Helpers. In the spring of 2022 I was promoted to Lead Caregiver, then to Care Specialist by the summer and now into Scheduling in the middle of August. My goal every day is to find the best fit for both caregiver and client to help create those special moments for everyone. Having the pleasure to spend time with most of our clients here in Southeastern Wisconsin I feel gives me the benefit of matching the perfect caregivers to fit our client’s needs. I look forward to growing with Home Helpers and look forward to continuing to make those unforgettable bonds between our clients and caregiver.