Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.
The list represented nearly 38,000 franchise owners who participated in FBRs research.
BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Care Services, a provider of non-medical homecare, was recently recognized as a Top Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review (FBR), ranked among more than 360 franchise brands. The list represented nearly 38,000 franchise owners who participated in Franchise Business Review’s research.
The ranking identifies the franchisors with the greatest unit growth in the U.S. and Canada.
Gilbert, Arizona–SYNERGY HomeCare, a national franchisor in homecare, has been recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Fastest Growing Franchises. The ranking identifies the franchisors with the greatest unit growth in the U.S. and Canada. The fastest-growing accolade follows the homecare franchisor’s inclusion on the 44th annual Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 in January 2023.
Heumann was widely known as the "mother" of the disability rights movement
Judy Huemann, an American disability rights activist who was widely known as the “mother” of the disability rights movement, died at 75 on Saturday, March 4 in Washington D.C. In addition to being at the forefront of the passage of disability rights legislation, Huemann also founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, held federal government positions in the U.S.
Companies aim to support the association's public policy work with this tier
A group of AAHomecare member companies aim to support the association’s public policy work by joining the new Legacy corporate partner tier. Companies now supporting the association at the new level are making an annual dues commitment of $125,000; they include Apria & Byram, ResMed & Brightree and Medline.
The acquisition expands the company’s existing Georgia presence into the Atlanta area
CHICAGO, Illinois—Help at Home, a provider of innovative, high-quality, relationship-based in-home personal care services, announced the acquisition of Prosper Home Care headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Help at Home said the acquisition expands the company’s existing Georgia presence into the Atlanta area and demonstrates its ongoing focus on the state and its growth strategy to add scale and depth in core markets.
The award recognizes women leaders who demonstrate exemplary service
CLINTON, New York—Upstate HomeCare announced Janice Elliott, director of Vascular Access, has been selected to receive the 2023 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award from the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF).
Both organizations provide specialized palliative, hospice and grief support services
The Boards of Directors from Stillwater Hospice and Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice announced the two organizations have combined as one effective March 1, 2023.
The goal of the partnership is to enable providers to deliver high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes
MINNEAPOLIS and CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Atrium Health and Best Buy Health are partnering to develop new offerings to deliver hospital-level care in the home. According to the two companies, the goal is to enable providers to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes while helping reduce emotional and financial burdens on patients and caregivers.
This collaboration aims to reduce costs and eliminate gaps in care
DUBLIN, Ohio—Cardinal Health announced its collaboration with Signify Health to offer in-home clinical and medication management services through its Outcomes business. According to Cardinal Health, this collaboration aims to reduce costs and eliminate gaps in care for more than 2.3 million members nationwide to support their treatment journey from prescription to pharmacy to home.