Media and Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2004

Companion Care of Washington (CCI) Opens in King County

Companion Care of Washington, a provider of dependable home care at reasonable prices, has opened an office at 12810 NE 178th St, Woodinville, Washington.

According to CCI President, Merri Klein, services are available to residents of King and Southern Snohomish counties.

CCI companions provide non-medical services customized to a client's needs. These services may include personal assistance; meal preparation; laundry; light housekeeping; shopping and other errands. CCI is fully licensed bonded and insured.

Although Companion Care is new to King and Snohomish counties, it draws upon years of experience. The original CCI was founded in the state of Indiana over 20 years ago. Merri Klein learned honesty, integrity and dedication from CCI founder, Ruth Cyrus, who happens to be her mother. Cyrus, well-known in the health care community as someone who really cares about her clients and their companions, will serve as a consultant to the "new" CCI.

Companion Care is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. CCI has become a member of both the Woodinville and Bellevue Chambers of Commerce.

With CCI services, help is just a phone call away. For information, contact Merri Klein, Companion Care of Washington, (425)488-7575 or go to the CCI web site, www.companioncareofwa.com.

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Background information on Merri Klein and her partner, Mark Lofstead:

Merri Klein, CCI President, will establish a plan of care for each client, as well as supervise services provided by all CCI companions. Klein has extensive experience as an IT consultant responsible for leading IT project teams for health care and other industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.

Mark Lofstead will serve as Administrator for day-to-day, as well as long-term, operations. Lofstead brings 30 years of experience in supervision of intake, records management, and investigation of employment discrimination to CCI. His Bachelor of Arts degree is from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania.

Mark Lofstead Joins CCI

Merri Klein is proud to announce that her husband, Mark Lofstead, has joined her as a partner in Companion Care of Washington. Lofstead will serve as agency administrator, responsible for day-to-day and long-term operations.

Mark Lofstead brings 30 years experience in supervision of intake, records management, and investigation of discrimination complaints to CCI.

Mark Lofstead has been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the American Diabetes Association. His interests include playing jazz piano and preserving historical buildings.

Companion Care of Washington provides dependable home care at reasonable prices. CCI companions provide non-medical services customized to a client's needs. These services may include personal assistance; meal preparation; laundry; light housekeeping; shopping and other errands. CCI is fully licensed, bonded and insured.

With CCI services, help is just a phone call away. For information, contact Merri Klein, Companion Care of Washington, 425.488.7575 or go to the CCI web site, www.companioncareofwa.com.