Celebrating America’s Older Workers
Celebrating America’s Older Workers It’s National Employ Older Workers Week! From September 19 through September 25, employers and organizations across the country will celebrate older workers and bring attention to the important role those aged 55 and older play in the workforce. “At the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we don’t just care for seniors – […]
Ten Steps to Prevent Falls and Fractures
Ten Steps to Prevent Falls and Fractures A new national study, shows the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the fall risk in older adults. Conducted in January 2021 by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, the poll found: 37% of people between the ages of 50 and 80 report their physical […]
Meet the Bickford Home Care Team
Bickford Senior Living The team at Bickford Senior Living gets it. They understand that the senior care landscape is changing, and that, over the next 10 – 15 years, senior living is poised to become the largest provider of in-home services. So, they partnered with HCAN, and they recently began rolling out in-home services to […]
Five Reasons to Invest in an 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 has shown us that, for many, home really is the safest place to be,” said Aaron McMartin, vice president of development at the HomeCare Advocacy Network Franchise (HCAN). “Right now, the […]
Ten Tips to Help Manage 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
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
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
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
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
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 […]