Exercise Shouldn’t Take a Winter Break
Between COVID-19 and wicked winter weather, it’s often difficult for older people to get the exercise they need – but, now more than ever, it’s important to keep your senior moving. Regular exercise can help your aging loved one: Lose a few pounds or maintain a healthy weight Reduce the impact of illness and chronic […]
Leadership Lessons – A Discussion With Purpose Driven Leader, Mike Frank
Listen to the HomeCare Hub podcast episodes now: Part 1: [podcast_episode episode=”2245″ content=”player”] Part 2: [podcast_episode episode=”2256″ content=”player”] When Mike Frank reflects on his career, he fights the urge to discuss his excitement of the future over his past accomplishments, this is the mark of a true leader. Wisdom is defined by some as a […]
Don’t Let the Pandemic Put You Out of Business
The Cost of the Pandemic From additional personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to staffing and overtime… the cost of doing business during the pandemic could put many senior living providers out of business. A recent survey conducted by the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) showed 56 percent of […]
The Home Care Advantage
Admissions are down… expenses are up. The pandemic has taken a toll on the senior living industry – forcing many providers to take a hard look at their current operations and rethink the way they do business – especially when it comes to in-home services. In a recent article in Home HealthCare News, Harvard professor […]
HomeCare Hub Podcast: Mark Goetz, President and CEO of The HomeCare Advocacy Network
Listen to the HomeCare Hub podcast episode now: [podcast_episode episode=”2165″ content=”player”] Mark and Sierra created HCAN from a desire to share and connect cultures within entrepreneurs, aging services leaders and HCAN. The desire to democratize the home services franchised model of care and provide a business format that allows for others to succeed not only […]
Caregiving and the Caregiving “Shortage” with Aaron Blight
Caregiving and the Caregiving “Shortage” with Aaron Blight Dr. Aaron Blight, author of “When Caregiving Calls: Guidance As You Care for a Parent, Spouse or Aging Relative” Listen to the HomeCare Hub podcast episode now: [podcast_episode episode=”2199″ content=”player”] You are not alone. Caregivers experience burden when they are involved with care activities that are inconsistent […]
Senior Living and the Coronavirus Response with Patrice Thabault
Senior Living and the Coronavirus Response Eye on Experience with HCAN Corporate Trainer – Patrice Thabault Listen to the HomeCare Hub podcast episode now: [podcast_episode episode=”2197″ content=”player”] Patrice Thabault has always known how to overcome. Brought up in New England and an avid Pats fan in a big family, she has always been a fighter. […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver
Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take your aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments? Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education? Are you a retired professional looking for a meaningful way to give back to others […]
Looking Back with Pride… Looking Ahead with Optimism!
A little more than a year ago, Sierra and I took a leap of faith and embarked on a new journey – founding the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). While we expected a few bumps in the road, we never dreamed we would be growing a business during a global pandemic. However, with the support of […]
4 Reasons Why Home Care Makes Sense for Senior Living Providers
Because home care offers 1:1 care wherever clients live, the size of the CCAH provider’s workforce grows exponentially with the increases in the number of clients served. Direct care aides may be deployed in the facility setting or in the geographically dispersed homes of clients. Strong Human Resources functions are paramount to the ongoing viability […]