With the aging U.S. population growing faster than ever, seniors and their families are looking for the support they desperately need. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), close to 80% of adults ages 50 and older want to age in their homes. By Brianna Bohn

With the aging U.S. population growing faster than ever, seniors and their families are looking for the support they desperately need. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), close to 80% of adults ages 50 and older want to age in their homes. However, many families are worried that, without proper care support, their parents’ and grandparents’ independence may lead to a deterioration in health or possible accidents, such as falls and medication mismanagement.

Home Helpers® Home Care, a renowned home health-care franchise leader with locations in over 1,000 communities across the U.S., has been addressing these concerns for over 25 years with its award-winning in-home care and commitment to innovation. In 2022, 78% of eligible franchisees were awarded Employer of Choice for best-in-class caregiver satisfaction. Even with frequent recognitions and accomplishments, the brand continues to push the envelope with innovations.

In February, Home Helpers Home Care partnered with Aloe Care Health, creators of a voice-activated virtual medical assistant for seniors. Emma Dickison, CEO and president, explained the impact that the new technology solution has had on the brand, and, more importantly, its clients. “While there will never be a time when technology can replace the companionship of a person, our partnership with Aloe Care Health will enhance and improve the quality of the services we already offer,” she said.

In addition to the brand’s Cared-4℠ program – a revolutionary 24-hour care program for seniors that includes caregiver services, meals, wellness calls, and access to the Direct Link® Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) – Home Helpers’ partnership with Aloe Care Health provides another affordable, customizable option for families. Every Direct Link powered by Aloe Care Health alert system includes access to the 24/7 emergency call center and a secure app for caregiver teams, all on the 4G LTE network.

Whether clients select the wearable fall-detection device, the 4G Hub with built-in motion, temperature and air-quality sensors, or the Total Care Package, which includes all devices as well as motion sensors that notify caregivers of unusual activity, they are provided with state-of-the-art support backed by Home Helpers’ years of in-home care experience.

“We have identified that our clients’ concerns for their family members extend beyond a typical day with caregivers,” Dickison said. “Our services, especially with Aloe Care Health, can be catered to the needs of the client and provide important information in real time. Families can always have insight into the well-being of their loved ones, even when their loved ones are alone in the home.” As an example, for seniors who exit from rehabilitation centers and do not have the support they need at home, Home Helpers fills the gap during these transitional periods and beyond.

With Home Helpers Home Care’s wide expanse of services and technology offerings, franchisees have access to more opportunities, too. The brand’s partnership with Aloe Care Health differentiates it within the home health-care industry, grows revenue with strong margins, and is an attractive marketing option for referral partners, such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and clients.

Dickison said: “Franchisees don’t have to market with families one by one. Once those relationships with referral partners are put in place, you have a constant stream of client opportunities.”

Looking back, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Home Helpers is proud of the double-digit compound annual systems revenue growth it has achieved in the past 10 years. If you are interested in exploring Home Helpers Home Care as a terrific business opportunity, the brand has market availability across the U.S, including Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, and in great cities such as Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Nashville.

Brianna Bohn

Contact: homehelpersfranchise.com