According to the Census Bureau, the baby boomer generation is estimated to total 73 million adults — with approximately 10,000 boomers reaching retirement age every day. By 2030, all boomers will have reached age 65. In fact, older adults are projected to outnumber children under age 18 for the first time in U.S. history by 2034, according to Census Bureau projections. It’s no wonder this demographic shift is referred to as the “gray tsunami.”
With the aging of such a big slice of our population, comes the increasing need for caregiver and health services for people over age 65. This means that now is a great time to get into the business of senior care with a home care assistance franchise.
But with this opportunity comes great responsibility. Owning a home care assistance franchise requires compassionate people who place service above self. At the same time, it can be immensely rewarding.
A Home Care Business Which Affects the Daily Lives of Many
The decision to further your career through a senior home care franchise opportunity is a serious one. Chances are, you’ve been directly involved in the decision of how to best provide care for an elderly loved one, or you know someone who is the primary caregiver for an aging parent. Many of us know someone who has one or more of their parents living with them in their own homes.
Regardless of the situation, there are often many parties involved and affected by the choice to provide in-home assistance, not the least of which is the senior themselves.
You’ll Provide Dignity and Quality of Life for the Senior
Imagine being a self-sufficient, responsible elderly adult who has led a productive and satisfying life. Perhaps you live alone, and your loved ones have expressed concern about your health and safety, and are urging you to make a big change, such as moving into assisted living, moving in with family, or bringing in daily caregivers. This is both frightening and upsetting to most seniors, as many of these options represent a huge change in their daily lives.
But by investing in a senior home care assistance franchise, you can play a role in putting the senior at ease, particularly if staying in their own home is a viable option with the services your home care assistance franchise business can provide.
Not only can you offer reassurance to the senior and their family, but you can also provide the dignity and independence the senior seeks.
At Sapphire Senior Care, our mission is to passionately engage with our senior clients to enhance the quality of life and support maximum independence through the premium services we provide. It is our desire to develop meaningful relationships with those in our care, and to offer peace of mind to loved ones by delivering compassionate and expert care. When you decide to join us by acquiring one of our home care assistance franchises, you can become a valuable resource to your senior clients.
You’ll Provide Safety and Reassurance to the Family
Having to make these choices has a profound effect on the family who wants the best for their loved ones. Their elder may have expressed the often-heard wish, “I want to stay in my own home!” In most cases, the senior’s needs outweigh his or her desire to remain fully independent. This is both heartbreaking and stressful for the family as they begin their search for alternatives.
The good news is that with the right help provided by a compassionate and competent home care franchise operator, the senior might be able to do just that – stay in their current home with your help. You can give the family the reassurance they need – that their loved one is being cared for with compassion and dignity, while maintaining a level of the independence they crave.
One of the biggest concerns families have about their elderly loved one is safety. Will some clutter on the floor or a badly placed rug lead to a trip and fall incident? Are their medications being taken regularly? Are they eating nutritious meals on a consistent basis?
These are all daily issues that your home care assistance franchise can handle, providing safety for seniors and reassurance to their families. Clearly, the peace of mind you can give is something you can feel good about every day!
Respite: You’ll Provide Time Out for the Other Caregivers
In many situations, family members assume the role of primary caregiver because they have moved their relative(s) into their own home. When that role of primary caregiver falls on a family member, it can be overwhelming. Especially if thrust into that role due to a crisis like a stroke.
No one can expend their energy, strength, and time giving to someone else, especially in the demanding role of family caregiver, without replenishing their own reserves. Respite care brings temporary relief to primary caregivers from the continuing demands of someone with special needs. Respite care may be planned or emergency-based, in home or elsewhere, for a few hours or perhaps a couple of weeks. The purpose of respite is to allow the caregiver to rest, recharge, and remember that there is life beyond caregiving.
Moving parents into a family’s home is stressful for everyone. Your home care assistance franchise business will play the crucial role of providing the necessary respite, by coming into the home for a certain number of hours each day and performing tasks such as meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, and other services. More importantly, you and your caregivers can develop meaningful relationships with those in your care while offering peace of mind to loved ones by delivering compassionate and expert care while they take a break.
Are You Ready for Some of the Most Important Work in the World of Home Care Assistance Franchise?
Our growing senior population deserves help and respect. And you can bring that to your community. It begins with an investment in a home care assistance franchise with Sapphire Senior Care. We’re looking for potential franchise owners who care about people, have an excellent ability to create meaningful relationships, and are enthusiastic to build a business of their own.
Our leadership team, our franchise owners, and their staff help seniors stay safely in their homes with dignity and independence for as long as they are able. It’s a responsible, rewarding way to make a difference in many lives in your local community.
