Five Easy Steps to Start Your Caregiving Career
Five Easy Steps to Start Your Caregiving Career If you’re thinking about a career in caregiving, you’re not alone. It’s one of the fastest growing occupations in the country – with nearly 600,000 projected job openings through 2030. “With more than 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, the need for dedicated, compassionate professional caregivers […]
At HCAN, We Don’t Sell Franchises – We Award Them
What does it take to be an HCAN franchises partner? “We don’t sell franchises at HCAN, we award them,” said Aaron McMartin, HCAN’s Vice President of Development. “When evaluating candidates, we look for passion… is it there? Is the culture fit there? Do they remind me of our other franchisees? Do they remind me of […]
Mom, Dad – We Need to Talk
Mom, Dad – We Need to Talk Mom can no longer keep up with household chores – beds are unmade, there’s expired food in the fridge and unopened mail on the counter. Dad spends less time with his friends and more time sitting in his recliner. Is it time to suggest in-home care? “It’s never […]
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference Does your mom still have decorative throw rugs scattered around her home? Is your dad’s living room cluttered with magazines, newspapers, books and other items? Do you worry that your aging loved one’s shower may not be safe? If you answered yes to any one of those questions, […]
Fighting the Darkness of Alzheimer’s on the Longest Day
Fighting the Darkness of Alzheimer’s on the Longest Day The summer solstice – it’s the day with the most light… the longest day. On June 21st, people from around the world will mark the occasion by shining a light on Alzheimer’s – honoring those living with the disease and their caregivers, for whom every day […]
The Promise of a Better Tomorrow
The Promise of a Better Tomorrow When Mark and Sierra Goetz founded the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), they did so with a vision of arming today’s spectrum of caregivers with hope, high-impact resources and the promise of a better tomorrow. One way they’re doing that is through HCAN’s new Family and Friends Dementia Education class […]
Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors Each year in the United States, more than 5 million people are treated for skin cancer – with most cases found in people age 65 and older. “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations […]
Five Reasons to Own a HCAN Franchise
There’s never been a better time to invest in home care. “We’ve long known that most seniors prefer to age in place, and the pandemic showed us that, for many, home really is the safest place to be,” said Aaron McMartin, vice president of development at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “Right now, the demand […]
Six Tips For Road Tripping With Seniors
Six Tips For Road Tripping With Seniors Are your senior loved ones traveling with you on this summer’s family vacation? “Lots of great memories are made on summer road trips, so it’s wonderful when grandma and grandpa are able to travel with the rest of the family,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at […]
Are You Prepared to Age in Place?
Are You Prepared to Age in Place? If you’re like most people, you want to remain in your home as you get older… but according to a new poll, you probably aren’t fully prepared to age in place. New findings University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging suggest many people in their 50’s, 60’s […]