Caregiving can also begin as a result of a series of unsettling mishaps and warning signs that indicate a need for long term senior care. Perhaps your elderly spouse has wandered off and gotten lost several times. Or a long-time friend has lost a lot of weight and rarely leaves home.
Caring, compassion, and leadership. These are the qualities of a successful candidate for a health care or senior franchise. In the US, about 10,000 people a day turn 65. Your franchise and your team will be there to provide them. No medical background? No problem. You don’t need to be a nurse to be a caring person and be successful in this industry.
This is a growing industry:
Today, nearly 7.5 million people have care givers working in their homes.* These people require extra care due to acute or terminal illness, a long-term health condition, or permanent disability.
When compared to the 2.6 million people in either nursing homes or assisted living facilities, it’s clear that people prefer to remain in their own homes and receive care where they are most comfortable.
* Association for Long Term Care Insurance
