Ten Tips to Help Manage Meds

Meds

How many prescriptions drugs/meds do you take? If you’re over 65-years-old, you probably take at least one – maybe more.  Studies show that more than 85 percent of those age 65 and older take at least one prescription drug or meds – with more than 35 percent regularly taking five or more prescription and over-the-counter […]

Innovation Fuels the Future of Home Care

Innovation

Honor Technology has acquired home care giant Home Instead. It was big news. It shook the industry. And it also reinforced what we knew when we founded the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). Innovation is fueling unprecedented growth in the home care industry. At HCAN, our innovative approach is helping senior living providers successfully enter the […]

At HCAN, We Don’t Sell Franchises – We Award Them

Franchises

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 […]

Caregiving Can Be The Perfect Career for Busy Moms

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 allow busy moms to make extra money and do meaningful work without missing their kids’ school plays, soccer practice, or other family events. “Moms are already great […]

Ten Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Mental Health

Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone – especially older adults. According to a new AARP study, the majority of those ages 50 and older say the pandemic has increased their level of depression (69%), anxiety (68%), and level of concern about the future (77%). The good news is that there are things […]

Re-Shaping the Senior Care Funnel

Senior Living Funnel

What do we mean when we say we’re re-shaping the senior care funnel for senior living providers? “We’re really bringing two worlds together – senior living and home care,” said Aaron McMartin, vice president of development at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “We’re helping senior living providers broaden their client base by creating a private […]

Helping Seniors Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat

It’s not even officially summer yet, but record heat has already gripped much of the country. While the high temperatures and suffocating humidity make life unpleasant for almost everyone, it can be dangerous, even deadly, for older adults. This is why it is extremely important to learn how to beat the heat. People age 65 […]

Stopping Senior Scammers

Stopping Senior Scammers

Have you or your senior loved one been the victim of fraud? If so, you’re not alone. A new FBI report shows scammers stole approximately $1 billion from older adults in the United States in 2020 – an increase of almost $300 million from 2019. “Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some […]

What Are The Odds You’ll Need Long-Term Care?

Long-Term Care

Do you have a plan for long-term care? According to a new Healthview Services report, chances are, you’ll probably need one. The data show: An average, healthy 65-year-old man has a 44% chance of needing some level of care long-term. An average, healthy 65-year-old woman has a 56% chance of needing some level of long-term […]

HCAN Announces New Partnership with Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living We are very proud to announce that we have teamed up with Bickford Senior Living to launch Bickford Home Care. A new service line designed to successfully deliver in-home care to Bickford’s current and future residents. “We are thrilled to welcome Bickford Senior Living into the HCAN family,” said Mark Goetz, president, […]