It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the newest member of our Home Care Matters team, Sydney Ryder. Sydney will work as the Director of Marketing and Business Development, bringing her energy and professionalism to our clients, families, and partners.

Sydney will be active in marketing and keeping the Home Care Matters name and brand at the forefront as the professional, customer-centric, and care-driven home care agency we are. Sydney’s primary role as Director of Marketing and Business Development will vary from day to day but generally includes meeting with families, marketing, client relations, vendor fairs, and educational events, working with the office staff and our care professionals, and a host of other activities. We know that once you meet her, you will understand why we are so excited to have her as an integral member of our team.

Sydney was born and raised in Georgia. She loves spending time with her family, cooking, travelling, and just being active —working out or playing sports!

Sydney is thrilled to be a resource to our team and to our families. She says, “Having grown up around the company since it was founded, it’s an honor to now contribute to its mission in a leadership capacity. Home Care Matters provides compassionate, reliable in-home care that truly makes a difference in people’s lives — and I’m thrilled to help expand our reach and impact through marketing and community engagement. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Georgia College and State University (Class of 2023) and am currently pursuing my second degree in Business Management at the University of West Georgia, set to graduate this May. I am excited to combine my background in science and business to bring a fresh perspective to home care marketing and business development. I am looking forward to continuing to grow both personally and professionally with such a passionate team.”

Please reach out to Sydney to say hi or with any questions. She can be reached via email at Sydney@HomeCareMatters.com or by office phone at 770.965.4004.

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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Valerie Darling

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.” Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.” Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.” You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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