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Disaster Planning – What Caregivers Should Know From Forever Young, Sept. 2008
Seniors are among the most vulnerable when natural disaster strikes, which is why they and their caregivers should be prepared. Many wide-ranging natural disasters have been associated with the phenomenon of climate change, and Canada is not immune. Earlier this year, New Brunswick suffered catastrophic flooding while Nova Scotia experienced raging forest fires. Recently, Toronto was wracked by explosions from a propane plant. Such disasters can be especially dangerous for seniors who may be isolated or living alone. Click here to read the full article on Foreveryoungnews.com
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Identity Theft – Family Caregiver By Sharon Galway and Rhondda Cross
Last fall the federal government introduced legislation that would make it illegal to obtain, possess or sell another person's identity information in order to commit a crime. The proposed legislation -- Bill C271 pertaining to personal identity theft, and Bill C27 pertaining to identity theft and related misconduct -- would create three new offences which all carry maximum, five-year prison sentences. These bills will be further debated when Parliament resumes after the summer break.
In our business, we are involved with seniors and their families every day, and far too often see seniors get taken for a ride by people who regard them as easy pickings. This is why we hope these bills are passed soon because it's high time we tackled this serious crime. To read more, download the October issue of the Family Caregiver and go to page 21.
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Home Instead Leads Industry in Franchise Times List Franchise Times, Oct., 2008
Home Instead Senior Care is No. 110 on Franchise Times' list of top 200 franchise companies based on worldwide sales volume.
"Elder care companies don't have nearly the presence on the list that retailers do--only two--but they may become more common. Or at least those on the list should continue to grow as the population ages," author Jonathan Maze wrote in the article Economic Insight: Franchise Times Top 200. "Home-based senior-care company Comfort Keepers moved up to 182 from 198. And sector leader Home Instead Senior Care shot up to No. 110 thanks to nearly 25-percent revenue growth."
The Franchise Times article ranking is based on Home Instead Senior Care sales of $558 million from 803 total units (560 domestic.) Comfort Keepers had sales of $256 million, with 599 total units (563 domestic.)
The article, which appears in the October 2008 issue of Franchise Times, is available online. |
New Senior Care Center Targets Old And Young WOWT - Omaha,NE,USA
The center is named for Home Instead Senior Care, the world's largest, private non-medical home to seniors, founded by Nebraskans Paul and Lori Hogan. Click here to read the full article.
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Where to Find Local Resources for Senior Care Kiplinger.com - Washington, DC, USA
Franchises include Home Instead Senior Care and Comfort Keepers. Adult Day Care Social and some health services. Average daily rate: $35 to $65.
Click here to read the article on Kiplinger.com
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In-home Care Aides Find Demand for Services is Booming Dallas Morning News: September 2, 2008
As more seniors decide to "age in place" and remain out of nursing facilities, they're increasingly turning to professional in-home aides to help with everyday living. Some 11,000 licensed home-care businesses served 7.6 million people last year, according to the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. And in-home aides are projected to be the second fastest-growing job over the next decade. Read more about in-home care services in this article in the from the Dallas Morning News. |
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