Entrepreneurial Duo Responds To Need For Home Care in Ann Arbor

SYNERGY® HomeCare, the nation’s fastest-growing home care franchise, an Entrepreneur 500 ranked enterprise and a Top 50 Franchise according to Franchise Business Review, has announced its newest franchise located west of Detroit, SYNERGY HomeCare of Ann Arbor.

The company is led by Umair Amin and Aamna Ijaz, an entrepreneurial duo who aim to be a lasting resource for care in their community.

Headquartered at 5340 Plymouth Rd, Suite 208 in Ann Arbor, the company assists residents living in Washtenaw, West Oakland and Livingston counties with a wide variety of non-medical in-home care options, from companion care to personal care and respite care.

Umair and Aamna saw a growing need for these services, particularly among Baby Boomers. U.S. Census statistics show that 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 every day and that by 2030, there will be more than 70 million people over 65. According to the AARP, over 90% of this demographic reports wanting to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Access to quality home care is also one of the top 10 health-related concerns of aging adults (50+) in Michigan, according to the National Polls on Healthy Aging 2024 report.

Umair  trained as an MD and started his career as a clinician, directly caring for patients and comforting their families. He then transitioned to a career in drug research in the pharmaceutical industry. After many years working in pharmaceuticals and developing novel therapies, Umair decided to return to his roots of caring for others and start his entrepreneurial journey, leading him to the home care industry. 

Aamna comes from a corporate background in supply-chain management and brings exceptional business acumen with operational expertise to the new enterprise. She complements the strategic side of the business, while Umair will thrive on the client relations side.

“We understand how hard it is to care for an aging loved one. Both Aamna and I have seen our parents struggle to provide quality care to their parents during that stage of life,” said Umair. “We don’t want our community to go through the same thing. At SYNERGY HomeCare of Ann Arbor, we will be those extra pair hands to help out in times of need.”

Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is a bustling and highly sought after community just west of Detroit where many continue to live past retirement age. Many members of this community will need to rely on caregivers for additional assistance cooking, shopping, running errands, doing light housekeeping, or going for walks. Some even require personal care, such as help with bathing, dressing or using the toilet.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Ann Arbor is currently looking to add to its team of diverse caregivers. While licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are ideal candidates, Umair and Aamna will provide training and certification to anyone looking to enter the field of caregiving. Caring, compassionate people with a reverence for older adults are invited to apply by visiting their website or calling (888) 380-0462.

“As owners and operators of our home care agency, it isn’t just a business for us, it’s for everyone,” said Aamna. “We start work each day with a singular goal – to uplift and improve lives through exceptional care from caregivers that are well trained and compassionate.”

SYNERGY HomeCare offers competitive hourly rates in addition to flexible shifts perfect for both college students or recent graduates as well as people who are retired and looking to stay active.       
Learn more about the many home care options available at SYNERGY HomeCare of Ann Arbor’s website.

ABOUT SYNERGY HOMECARE - The Leading Home Care Provider
SYNERGY HomeCare is the fastest-growing national franchisor in the home care industry with over 220 franchises operating in more than 500 locations across the U.S. In its 25^th year, the company provides a broad range of non-medical in-home services including personal care, companion care, memory care and specialized care for individuals who are living with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery. No matter what each person's circumstances are, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people emotionally and physically forward. For more information visit SYNERGYHomeCare.com or find an in-home care location near you.