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 20th, people from around the world marked the occasion by shining a light on Alzheimer’s. They are honoring those living with the disease and their caregivers, for whom every day is the longest day. Did you know: More than […]
Congratulations HCAN Chairman, Robert Stidham – Global Franchise Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
Lifetime achievement awards don’t come around very often – that’s why Robert Stidham is so grateful for this season of his life. Stidham, HCAN’s Board Chairman, has been recognized with the 2021 Global Franchise “Contribution to International Franchising” Lifetime Achievement Award for his efforts to empower entrepreneurs and help them reach their business goals. “Everyone’s […]
New Survey Results Show Senior Living Providers Can Successfully Compete with Home Care Agencies
New Survey Results Regarding Home Care Agencies Can senior living providers compete with traditional home care agencies like Home Instead and Right at Home? According to a new survey, the answer is a resounding YES. The HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN) recently conducted a survey. This survey was of more than 200 women age 45+ – […]
Celebrating Older Americans Month
All of us at HCAN are proud to join in celebrating Older Americans Month. While recognizing the important contributions seniors make in our communities. Older Americans Month Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads Older Americans Month. Communities of Strength is this year’s celebration theme. This is certainly appropriate given the challenges that came with the […]
Professional Caregiving Can be Your Encore Career
Are you one of the almost 4 million people who retired prematurely because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you considered becoming a professional caregiver? According to a new report from the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the pandemic has accelerated early retirements. With nearly half (47 percent) of recent retirees reporting they left their jobs because […]
Congratulations Global Franchise Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, HCAN Chairman Robert Stidham
Lifetime achievement awards don’t come around very often – that’s why Robert Stidham is so grateful for this season of his life. Stidham, HCAN’s Board Chairman, has been recognized with the 2021 Global Franchise “Contribution to International Franchising” Lifetime Achievement Award for his efforts to empower entrepreneurs and help them reach their business goals. “Everyone’s […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver
Is a caregiver position right for you? 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 […]
Fueled by Compassion, Omaha Franchise Owners Provide Exceptional Care
For Omaha natives Juli and Ryan Gray, the decision to purchase an HCAN franchise was more of a calling than a business decision. “I so value older people,” Juli said. “I am very close to my grandma and always adored my great grandparents. I grew up cherishing their stories, history, and wisdom. My experience with […]
HCAN’s Senior Living Franchise Option Offers a Better Way
We started the HomeCare Advocacy Network with the intention of disrupting both the home care and senior living industries, because we know there’s a better way. And we’re not alone. As long-term care expert David Grabowski explains in this Home Health Care News podcast, home health care, community-based care, and skilled nursing CAN and, more […]