According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, by 2030 the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million, that’s roughly 20% of the U.S. population. In some states, as much as a quarter of the population will be aged 65 and older.
Caring for this aging population is going to be a challenge not only for their families but for the healthcare industry. And that’s why senior care franchising has begun, and will continue, to be in growing demand.
There’s already an expanding list of franchise players that offer in-home supportive care and assistance services for the elderly who want to continue to maintain some degree of independence. Among the providers are BrightStar Health Care, Right at Home, Always Best Care Senior Services, Senior Helpers, Home Helpers, and Homewatch CareGivers.
The franchising model is perfect for this market segment. Franchisees need not have any business experience to successfully operate in this field. And those with a healthcare background are even more suited for the business. That’s exactly the case with Carla Shepherd in Wichita, Kan.
single-mother.net » Blog Archive » The Many Offerings Of Neighborly Senior Services on March 27th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
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