Tech
The Caregiver Shortage Is Only Getting Worse
It's time to start considering caregiver technology as a viable benefit in the workplace.
Senior Care
Building a Business
Meet the Fearless Female Franchisors Who are Living Their Dreams
Two franchisors who took big risks to bring their passions to life.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
Study: Women Pay Thousands More Than Men for Products
New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs looked at almost 800 products from more than 90 brands.
Marketing
This $100 Lifelike Robotic Companion Cat Is a Toy Made for Seniors
It's the first in Hasbro's line of 'companion' pets for the elderly.
By Laura Entis
Buying a Franchise
Why This Man Went From VP to Franchisee
Pat Abernathey believed the Caring Senior Service model so much, he went from the vice president of franchise development to running a franchise himself.
By Carly Okyle
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Honors Her Grandmother by Helping Seniors Stay Independent
By owning her own in-home care business, Brenda Gross is following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, who were both entrepreneurs.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
An Immigrant-Franchisee Who Truly Built His Home Healthcare Business From Nothing
Native Jordanian Omar Bataineh knows, more than most home-grown Americans, about the value of hard work.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
A Franchisee Committed to Helping Seniors Stay in Their Homes
With a Right at Home franchise, Laura Greenway-Balnar found the perfect application for her gerontology nursing expertise.
By Joan Oleck
Tech
The Brilliant Software That’s Turning Grandma’s TV Into a Caregiving Tool
A TV-based caregiving platform keeps the elderly in touch
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
The 10 Types of Franchises to Watch in 2015
These are the franchises you'll be talking about next year, from children's enrichment companies to pizza companies and more.
Buying a Franchise
Why Leeza Gibbons Just Bought a Senior Care Franchise
The former talk show host turned to senior care franchising after caring for her mother following her Alzheimer's diagnosis.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: Finding a Niche in a Crowded Market
When this Homewatch CareGivers franchisee entered a crowded local market, he focused on the niche instead of the common.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: Changing Careers to Provide Compassionate Caregiving
After her father's death, Jane Daume was inspired to become a franchisee for an in-home care business for seniors.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How to Manage Your Business and Care For an Aging Relative at the Same Time
It is a delicate balance to keep your business on track while juggling the responsibility of caring for an aging relative.
By Lisa Evans
Buying a Franchise
Introducing Entrepreneur’s Top New Franchises to Watch
These 57 newbies all started franchising in the past five years.
Entrepreneurs
Study: Enjoy Life, Live Longer
Research suggests that a healthy mental outlook may protect against physical deterioration as we age.
By Laura Entis
Buying a Franchise
A New Take on Aging, From Silicon Valley
A senior home care franchise based in Palo Alto, Calif., and run by young staffers is looking to give its elderly clientele five-star treatment.
By Sarah Max
Buying a Franchise
New Care-Service Franchise Opportunities
From child care, healthcare, senior care and more, this sector of the franchise industry is thriving.
Buying a Franchise
In Fashion or Franchising, Trendiness Is Fickle
Here today, gone tomorrow? If the industry you're looking at fits the definition of 'trendy,' it's probably a good idea to look elsewhere.
Business Accounting
Tech Exec’s Family Inspires a Senior-Care Business
Using easy-to-understand technology, Independa helps seniors stay well on their own.
By Gwen Moran
Buying a Franchise
10 Industry Trends for Franchises in 2012
From burgers to child care to staying fit, our annual list of trends in the franchise world shows where to consider putting your money to make money.
Business News
Taking Care: Franchise Success Stories from the World of Child and Senior Care
The caring business is booming. Here's a look at two franchisees in the niche.
Buying a Franchise
The Top 30 Franchises in the Business of Caring
Use our list of 30 child-, health- and senior-care franchises to find the right opportunity for you.
Building a Business
Aging Boomers Become a Business Idea Goldmine
The active aging population holds numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill a niche.
Buying a Franchise
A Senior-Care Franchisee Draws on His Own Experience
After a brain injury left him disoriented and forgetful, a former small-business owner finds clarity in cooking.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
The 10 Hottest Industries in Franchising
Interested in franchising, but don't know where to begin? Why not start with what's hot?
Buying a Franchise
Senior Care Franchises Among the Fastest-Growing Systems
With the population aging, home-care outfits move quickly up the list of fastest-growing franchises.
By Jason Daley