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Your Senior Care Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in senior care franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the senior care franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Senior Care Franchise Media Coverage NewsIn-Home Care Company Answers Part of Government’s Plan for War on Alzheimer’sThe federal government recently launched the new National Alzheimer’s Plan to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by 2025. Majority of Americans Polled Fail National Alzheimer’s QuizIt may hit you and your siblings when you visit Mom this Mother’s Day. She’s not as sharp as she used to be - very forgetful and confused. Is it just old age or Alzheimer’s? You suddenly feel panicked and scared…but you’re.. Rash of Senior Citizen Car Crashes Has Families Taking the Keys AwaySenior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies with offices in your city, wants to raise awareness during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. New Solution for Seniors Trapped In Homes Because of Housing CrisisWith the collapse of the housing market, older Americans can't sell their homes and move into assisted living. So in these desperate financial times, they're turning to an alternative source for care that will save them money in the long run. New research Franchise Home Care Industry Spurs Demand for Trained In-Home CaregiversAccording to the National Institute on Aging, by the year 2015, 25 million U.S. residents will be between the age of 65 and 74. Family Business: 10 Tips for Managing a Parent-Adult Child Business, from the Franchising Experts at Home Instead Senior CareAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family-owned businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses in the U.S. (large and small) and continue to be a powerful force. Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to Its Million Dollar Franchise ClubHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome five new members to its Million Dollar Franchise Club in 2011. 'Santa's Senior Helpers' Lend a Helping Hand for the HolidaysHolidays are ″the most wonderful time of the year″ to many Local Families Start the New Year With Heavy HeartsSenior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies in the nation, has created the Senior Helpers' Stay At Home Score quiz. It’s a quick, eight question quiz adult children take to help determine whether their parents can live... Local Families & Business Owners Protest At State CapitolLocal families, caregivers and business owners will protest at the state capitol in Sacramento tomorrow morning to fight a highly controversial bill they say will severely hurt California senior citizens. State lawmakers will vote on the California Domest Brightstar Care(R) Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBringing a new wave of innovation to caregiving and helping families all around the world, BrightStar Care® announces the launch of a new caregiver support technology. National Survey Reveals Moms Choose Daughters Over SonsAs the old saying goes "A son is a son 'til he takes him a wife. A daughter is a daughter all of her life." A new national survey shows mothers may indeed believe that saying, counting on their daughters all their lives. Just in time for Mother's Day, the Experts Help Local Families ″Senior Safety Proof″ Their HomesOne out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year and nearly a third of them will live with discomfort from the fall for the rest of their lives. Business Opportunity: A Growing Market in-home care BusinessThere are many factors contributing to an increased demand for home health care providers with both medical and non-medical expertise. Firstlight Homecare Honors Top Franchisees And Caregivers At National ConferenceFirstLight HomeCare welcomed more than 45 franchisees, employees and caregivers to its first annual national conference on Oct. 6 at Big Cedar Resort outside Branson, Mo. Comfort Keepers Certified as World-Class Franchise for 3rd Consecutive YearComfort Keepers®, a leading international franchise network that provides in-home care services for seniors, new mothers and other adults needing assistance with daily activities, has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchis BrightStar Receives 2010 Best of Gurnee AwardBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare and supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, has been awarded the 2010 Best of Gurnee Award in the Home Health Care Services category by the... BrightStar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medical Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. 'Santa's Senior Helpers' Lend a Helping Hand for the HolidaysHolidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" to many – but if you're a senior, it's also one of the most challenging. If seniors' children can't be by their side to help them put all the dressings on the holidays, Santa's Senior Helpers can! T Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work atWhile companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC's largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province's top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine's annual Best Companies to Work... Always Best Care Senior Services Receives 2008 Best of Citrus Heights AwardAlways Best Care Senior Services has been selected for the 2008 Best of Citrus Heights Award in the Home Health Service category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). Spike in Senior Population Creates Huge Demand for Local CaregiversThe national unemployment rate has fallen below 9 percent for the first time since 2008 according to the most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – so the big question for out-of-work Americans is this: Where are the new jobs? Brightstar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medcial Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care® announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. Undercover Boss: How BrightStar Keeps Rapid Growth on TrackIt's an exciting time when a company is growing fast -- but it's also a risky time. If you move too fast, execution can suffer. BrightStar Ranks In Top Half of Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private CompaniesBrightStar, a full-service home health service provider and staffing agency, has been included in Inc Magazine's recently released Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company is listed at #217 in its ranking... Homewatch CareGivers University Reaches Key MilestonesHomewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today that its Homewatch CareGivers University, an online education platform for all caregivers, has achieved two significant milestones, New Quiz Helps You Decide If Dear Ol' Dad Needs HelpIt's one of the most difficult conversations adult children can have with aging parents, especially those stubborn dads. Can your parents live independently? Or is time to reach out for help? Just in time for Father's Day, Senior Helpers, a leading in-hom Holiday Senior Care Help Improves Family Relations; Eases StressThe holidays can be a tough time for concerned children of the ″sandwich generation″, a group of middle-aged people who care for their aging parents while raising children. Old Age? It's a Matter of Opinion, Poll SaysBaby Boomers, who once said "don't trust anyone over 30," now think old age doesn't start until 77, according to a study by Marist Institute for Public Opinion conducted for Home Instead Senior Care. Home Care Assistance to Host a Free Webinar in Honor of Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is hosting a free webinar in honor of Heart Month, which spans the month of February. Healthy Holidays: Seniors Need to Stay Active and EngagedHome Care Assistance, North America Christian Companion Senior Care Named to 2010 Hot 100 ListOklahoma City-based Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, has been named to the 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List by the RedHotFranchises.com board of directors. Meet the 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year Award National PanelNo one wants to become disabled from an illness, accident or aging, but that the chances are high that we will each need help in our own future. Senior Volunteers Giving More Than Time, Home Instead Senior Care Survey RevealsA majority of older volunteers put their money where their time is by helping to boost the coffers of the organizations where they volunteer, according to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care® network. Hidden Tax Gift Families Don't Know AboutThe economic downturn has made life even more of a struggle for the millions of folks caring for elderly loved ones. They're working longer hours, paying higher gas and medical bills and struggling to find the money and time to care for aging loved ones. Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their... Comfort Keepers In-Home Care Announces New Company Backed Financing Program for New Franchise OwnersCK Franchising, Inc., franchisor for the Comfort Keepers® system of in-home care franchises, announces the launch of a unique company-backed financing program for qualified potential business owners. Comfort Keepers Recognized in Franchise Business Review 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction AwardsComfort Keepers®, a leading in-home care company for seniors and other adults, is proud to announce that it ranked #43 of the Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems and achieved an Honorable Mention in the Franchise Business Review 2011 Franchisee Satisfac Local In-Home Care Company Keeps Seniors ″Gounded″ This FallThe first day of fall traditionally marks Fall Prevention Awareness. One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year, but less than half of those seniors talk with their healthcare providers about it. Oakville / Burlington Awarded 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year AwardNurse Next Door is proud to announce that, this past weekend, Christopher and Lori Paton accepted the company's 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year Award on behalf of their Oakville / Burlington, Ontario franchise. Seniors Face Tough Times this Holiday Season; Home Instead Senior Care Network Offers 10 Money-Saving TipsEven though Congress increased the debt ceiling earlier this year, allowing older adults to get Social Security checks on time, seniors face financial challenges that could contribute to a bleak holiday. New Quiz Helps Local Families Decide If Dear Ol' Dad Needs HelpIt's one of the most difficult conversations adult children can have with aging parents, especially those stubborn dads. Can your parents live independently? Or is time to reach out for help? Just in time for Father's Day, Senior Helpers, a leading in-hom Interim HealthCare Franchisees Recognize Professionals During National Home Care and Hospice MonthEach November during National Home Care and Hospice Month, Interim HealthCare franchisees across the country recognize their network of professionals that provide home care and hospice services to nearly 50,000 patients each day. Comfort Keepers(R) Names Top Office Owners In U.S.Comfort Keepers announced its top performing franchise owners recently. These franchisees were recognized for outstanding business performance for their hard work and dedication to help care for adults in their communities. Comfort Keepers is an in-home c Interim Healthcare Launches New Caregiver's Coaching ProgramInterim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest healthcare and in-home senior care franchise, announced today the launch of its new Caregiver's Coaching Program, developed to provide emotional support and practical advice to family caregivers. The progr Home Instead Senior Care Network Releases Guide of Gifts That Bring Families and Their Seniors TogetherIt seems like the same story every holiday. What does an older loved one who seems to have everything want for Christmas? Consider that a senior could be missing something that may be difficult to put a bow on: companionship. Homewatch CareGivers of Denver Announces Local Winner of Family Caregiver AwardHomewatch CareGivers of Denver, a part of the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, announced the local winner of the company's "Family Caregiver of the Year" award today. Debbie Baros, age 40, of Aurora was selected Homewatch CareGivers Seeks Applicants For National Family Caregiver of the Year AwardHomewatch CareGivers, one of the largest and most experienced international providers of full-service home care, launched its National Family Caregiver of the Year award campaign today. Nominations will be accepted from the general public through July 29, Nanaimo Wins 2008 Franchise of the Year AwardNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services is proud to announce that, this past weekend, Chris Wilkinson and Tawnya Ketch accepted the inaugural Nurse Next Door Franchise of the Year Award on behalf of their Nanaimo franchise. Comfort Keepers Named a 2011 Military Friendly FranchiseComfort Keepers(R), one of the world's largest home care companies for seniors and other adults, announced today that for the second year in a row it achieved a listing as a Military Friendly Franchise(R). This list represents the top 7 percent of the na |
Features & Special ReportsQuick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and conciseLinda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states. Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. 
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