Seven Reasons to Consider a Home Care Career
Seven Reasons to Consider a Home Care Career What are you looking for in a career – flexibility, job security, opportunities for continuous learning, a chance to give back to your community? A Career in Home Care If those benefits are on your wishlist, you should consider a career in professional caregiving. “More than 10,000 […]
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 […]
Professional Caregiving Is The Perfect Career for Busy Moms
Professional Caregiving Is The Perfect Career for Busy Moms Looking for something to do when the kids go back to school? Have you thought about professional caregiving? At the HomeCare Advocacy Network, we offer flexible schedules that that allow busy moms to make extra money and do meaningful work without missing their kids’ school plays, […]
The Changing Definition of Retirement
The Changing Definition of Retirement What will your retirement look like? Will you pack up and move to a warmer climate? Do you want to travel the world? What about volunteering or maybe an encore career? According to a recent study of more than 11,000 pre-retirees and retirees, the definition of retirement is changing. Among […]
What Makes a Great Caregiver?
What Makes a Great Caregiver? Caregiving can be a life changing experience – just ask Aaron Blight. “My experience with caregiving started more than 20 years ago when I was working for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – I was in the federal Medicaid program, and I was relatively young,” he said. “My […]
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 […]
Professional Caregiving Can be Your Encore Career
Professional Caregiving Can be Your Encore Career Are you one of the almost 4 million people who retired prematurely because of the pandemic? New AARP research found that about two in five workers age 50+, who had recently retired, left a job or considered leaving a job, wouldn’t have done so had it not been […]
Taking Steps to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Taking Steps to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease A brisk 30-minute walk could do more than boost the step count on your smartwatch. It could significantly reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. “We know that regular physical activity is critical to healthy aging. It strengthens muscles, improves heart health and can prevent or […]
Celebrating Older Americans Month
Celebrating Older Americans Month All of us at HCAN are proud to join others across the country to celebrate Older Americans Month – recognizing the important contributions seniors make in our communities. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the theme for this year’s celebration is Age My Way – focusing on the many […]
Senior Green Thumbs – The Benefits of Gardening
Senior Green Thumbs – The Benefits of Gardening Whether it’s tending a large vegetable plot, working in a community garden, or planting a few potted pansies, gardening can do wonders for a senior’s overall health and well-being. “For many seniors, gardening is much more than a hobby. Being outdoors and digging in the dirt is […]