Home Instead Senior Care is an American-based multinational

Multinational corporation

A multi national corporation or enterprise , is a corporation or an enterprise that manages production or delivers services in more than one country. It can also be referred to as an international corporation...

 network of franchises

Franchising

Franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model. The word 'franchise' is of anglo-French derivation - from franc- meaning free, and is used both as a noun and as a verb....

 specializing in non-medical in-home care for the elderly

Elderly care

Elderly care or simply eldercare is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and In-Home care.-Cultural and geographic...

, in support of aging in place

Aging in place

Aging in place is the ability to live in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably possible. Livability can be extended through the incorporation of universal design principles, telecare and other assistive technologies...

. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it is the largest senior care franchise in the world, with 850+ independently owned and operated offices worldwide.

History

Paul and Lori Hogan founded the firm in 1994. The firm has been cited for its business success by organizations such as the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, Inc. magazine

Inc. (magazine)

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, the International Franchise Association

International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising. Founded in 1960, it is a Washington, DC based trade group and non-profit association that represents a growing membership of more than 1,300 franchise systems, 10,000-plus franchisees...

, and TIME Magazine

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. CEO Paul Hogan was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association

International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising. Founded in 1960, it is a Washington, DC based trade group and non-profit association that represents a growing membership of more than 1,300 franchise systems, 10,000-plus franchisees...

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Charitable Giving

In 2003 The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation was established as a means to further enhance the health, safety, support services and lives of seniors. The Foundation funds non-profit organizations that specialize in programs and services for seniors, including research and development, education, scholarships, and/or advocacy for the health and well being of the elderly.

As of 2010, The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation had awarded 86 grants totaling more than $875,000+

Further reading

• Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions (paperback), Paul and Lori Hogan, McGraw-Hill, 2009, ISBN 0071621091, ISBN 978-0071621090

External links

• http://www.homeinstead.com/
• http://www.homeinstead.com/frandev
• http://www.stagesofseniorcare.com
• http://www.caregiverstress.com
• http://www.makewayformom.com
• http://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/home_instead_senior_care.html
• http://www.caregiverstress.com/category/helpful-tips-for-caregivers/caregiver-communication/5050-solving-family-conflict/
• http://myhomecareblog.com