Home Instead Senior Care Wins Ultimate Canadian Franchising Award of Excellence

(Toronto, ON) April 12, 2013 - Home Instead Senior Care®, the world's trusted provider of companionship, Alzheimer's and home care for seniors, has been awarded the highest prize of excellence by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA).

Home Instead Senior Care remporte la victoire de l’Ultimate Franchising Award of Excellence

(Toronto, ON) 12 avril 2013 - Home Instead Senior CareMD, reconnu mondialement comme un accompagnateur digne de confiance, soutien d’aide et d’hébergement pour les personnes atteintes d’Alzheimer et pour personnes de l’âge d’or remporte la plus haute distinction d’excellence attribuée par l’Association canadienne de la franchise (ACF).

Home Instead Senior Care/Marist Poll research dispels common misperceptions about seniors

New Research Debunks Top Five Myths About Aging

Many Americans fear the social impacts of aging. From wrinkles to serious health and financial concerns, aging undoubtedly creates anxiety for people of all ages. However, according to new research released by Home Instead Senior Care®, there are significant gaps between the perceptions and realities of mature age.

Home Instead Senior Care Franchisees to Hire More than 45,000 CAREGivers Nationwide in 2013

Franchise network’s U.S. growth in sluggish economy is a key indicator of rising need for home care professionals

Home Instead Senior Care®, the leading global provider of home care services for seniors, today announced that in 2013 its franchisees anticipate hiring 45,000 CAREGivers ? across all 50 states. The company’s anticipated growth is a key indicator of the increasing demand for home care professionals and the strength of the industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of personal care aides is expected to grow by 70 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Home Instead Senior Care® Named Top Franchisor of the Year

Franchise System is Third-Time Recipient of Prestigious Franchise Business Review Award, Receives Top Honors in Three Categories

Home Instead Senior Care®, the leading global provider of in-home, nonmedical care services for seniors, today was named the Top Franchisor of the Year by the Franchise Business Review. This is the third year running Home Instead has been honored with this prestigious award recognizing franchise systems that provide the best business opportunities for their owners.

Home Instead Founder and Chairman Paul Hogan Participates in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Population ageing around the world presents both challenges and opportunities. Paul Hogan, Founder and Chairman of Home Instead Senior Care, serves as the Vice Chairman of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Ageing. During the recent Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the Council on Ageing hosted a workshop on preparing for ageing populations.

Here is a summary of the workshop:
http://www.weforum.org/sessions/summary/preparing-ageing

Here is an overview on ageing from the WEF Global Agenda Council on Ageing:
http://www.weforum.org/content/global-agenda-council-ageing-2012

Home Instead Alzheimer's CARE program featured on National Public Radio

On Tuesday, January 8, All Things Considered on National Public Radio aired a story featuring the Home Instead Senior Care Alzheimer’s CARE training program. As part of the story, reporter Ina Jaffe attended a family caregiver workshop hosted by John Moser, franchise owner in the Los Angeles area.

All Things Considered is the fourth largest radio program in America with more than 11 million listeners per week.

Here is a link to print and audio versions of the story:
http://www.npr.org/2013/01/08/168890934/workshops-help-families-grappling-with-alzheimers-home-care

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Home Instead Senior Care Utilizes Thought Leadership in Global Business

Home Instead Senior Care was recently recognized by the International Franchise Association for utilizing thought leadership in its global business. Jim Beck, Director of Public Affairs at Home Instead, Inc., discusses the benefits and outcomes of a well-designed thought leadership program in Franchising World magazine.

Here is a link to print of the story:
http://www.franchise.org/Franchise-News-Detail.aspx?id=58993 Read more

Home Instead Ireland Earns European Business Award

Since 2007, the European Business Awards has been shining a light on the most innovative businesses on the continent by promoting success, innovation and ethics in the European business community.

Home Instead Senior Care of Ireland was recently selected as one of 11 National Champions for Ireland in the 2012/13 European Business Awards.
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Hello CEO - Roger Baumgart, CEO of Home Instead Senior Care Interview Maeil Business Newspaper October 27, 2012

On his recent trip to Korea, Roger Baumgart was interviewed by Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korea's largest daily business newspaper with a circulation of approximately 900,000. Read more

Ageing Population Provides Foreign Companies with Business Opportunities to Offer Emotional Services

An ageing population may represent a significant social burden, but it also opens the door to new elderly business opportunities. Home Instead Senior Care, the world's largest non-medical home care service company, is planning to enter Hong Kong, with its eyes set on middle-income families. The company stresses that caring for the psychological and emotional need of elders is important. Services including helping with morning exercises, engaging in conversation, and playing mahjong with elders will cost from USD20 (approximately HKD155) an hour. Read more

Home Instead Senior Care Taiwan Awarded Best Convenient Service For Seniors

HISC Taiwan was awarded the best convenient service for seniors by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Read more

New Master Franchise Opportunity Will Bring Innovative Senior Care Services to Singapore

Home Instead Senior Care will host a seminar for prospective master franchisees in Singapore. The seminar is aimed at entrepreneurs interested in and passionate about joining the elderly care business through a unique master franchising opportunity with Home Instead Senior Care. Read more

New Master Franchise Opportunity Will Bring Innovative Senior Care Services to Hong Kong

Home Instead Senior Care will host its first master franchise seminar in Hong Kong on Thursday October 11. The seminar will provide interested entrepreneurs with information about Home Instead Senior Care franchising and the social implications of a rapidly ageing Hong Kong population. Read more

Chile Keeps Warming to U.S. Franchising

From the IFA FranBlog, September 2012

The Home Instead Senior Care franchise network was one of 25 U.S. brands to participate in the U.S. Franchise Trade Mission in Chile. The goal of the mission was to explore franchising opportunities in a country that has the highest per capita income in South America and a growing, diversifying economy.