5 Minutes (Plus) with At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore

AHE CEO Gavin Densmore has built an excellent reputation in the world of Senior Home Care. He has been involved in the industry for over 2 decades as an agency owner. In addition to his role as an owner, he now helps others succeed in the industry in his 2 latest endeavors. As the leader of Home Care Seminars, he teaches the home care licensing courses for the state of North Carolina and as the CEO of At Home Eldercare, he now offers franchises based on his successful business model. In this video, we find out the philosophy that has lead to his success and his role in the success of others. If you would like more information about joining in that success, go to https://www.athomeec.com/franchise-selection, call us at 844-358-4311, or email us at development@athomeec.com.

P.S. - The (Plus) is because we went way over 5 minutes, as Gavin has a lot to say about running a business both successfully and ethically. This interview will teach you a lot about living with the heart of a servant to your fellow Humans.

AHE CEO Gavin Densmore Reacts to Senior Home Care Stories 6/22/21

At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore reacts to 2 recent news stories about Senior Home Care.

Story 1: https://homehealthcarenews.com/.../built-to-last-why.../

Story 2: https://www.clickondetroit.com/.../survey-94-of-us.../

Looking for a franchise with strong growth potential, the tools to succeed, and unparalleled support? Give us a call today at 844-358-4311 or email us at development@athomeec.com

One More Reason to Consider a Senior Home Care Franchise

According to this Forbes article, there is projected to be a severe shortage of Senior Housing and care facilities as America ages. This expands the opportunity for people who are ready to meet the demand for at home care. At Home Eldercare is here to get you in position to meet this need.

An Clear and Insightful Article on the Concept of Franchising

Some of you may see this website, and not understand what franchising truly is, and what it is not. This short article gives a basic definition of the term, and explains some of the mechanics. https://www.franchising.com/franchisebuyersguide/what_is_franchising.html

AHE CEO Gavin Densmore Talking About Franchising on Facebook Live 5/13/21

At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore on Facebook Live session from 5/13/21, talking about becoming one of our franchisees. Over the course of an hour, Gavin talked about why you should consider Senior Home Care if you are in the market for your own business, as well as why At Home Eldercare should be your top choice. We have prime territories available to franchise at https://www.athomeec.com/franchise-selection or call us today at 844-358-4311

At Home Eldercare Recognized for Franchise Brand Excellence

At Home Eldercare has been recognized as an excellent franchise value. We made FranServe's Fran-Tastic 500! In the annual FRAN-TASTIC 500, they recognize 500 brands that go above and beyond the norm and help people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! Franchise brands are nominated and selected for the list based on the following criteria:

Brand Identity
Turnkey Model
Operational Support
Superb Training
Industry Leader
Scalability
Quick to Launch
Clear Marketing Message

We sincerely appreciated this award, and will strive to maintain the #ownership #business #franchiseopportunities high standards of service, support, and value we offer our franchisees. For more information, go to https://franserve.com/frantastic500

How to Avoid Technology Issues as a Franchisee

Read this story about McDonald's ice cream machine shenanigans, and the negative impact on their franchisees. Our promise to our current and future franchisees is that we will never treat you like this. To prevent problems with technology providers, we have a committee of franchisees, experts, and leadership that make the provider selections. https://www.wired.com/story/they-hacked-mcdonalds-ice-cream-makers-started-cold-war/

Facebook Live: The Senior Care Path to Success - Thursday May 13th, 11 AM

In Home Senior Care is growing as an industry by leaps and bounds. At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore answers your questions about the opportunity for success available with an At Home Eldercare Franchise. Join us on Facebook Live on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 11 AM

Video of Gavin Densmore on WPTF 3/13/21

In addition to the audio podcast we published earlier, we also shot video of the Heart Health Radio interview on 3/13/21.

At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore on WPTF Heart Health Radio 3/13/21

AHE CEO Gavin Densmore was a guest on WPTF's Heart Health radio show on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Gavin, along with co-hosts Dave Alexander and Cardiologist Dr. Franklin Wefald, discussed the state of Senior Home Care. They also covered AHE's philosophy of care and the process of hiring a home care agency. Listen to this in depth interview to get insights on finding the best home care for your senior loved ones. Find out more about how the areas we cover and the services we provide at https://www.athomeec.com/ or call us at 919-263-0989. Interested in owning your own senior care agency? We have prime franchise territories available at https://www.athomeec.com/franchise-selection or by calling 844-358-4311.

SwyftOps Partners with At Home Eldercare Franchise Systems LLC as Its Enterprise Resource Planning and Scheduling Software

For Immediate Release
March 11, 2021

(Wichita, Kan.) — SwyftOps, a home care operations management software, finalized an agreement with At Home Elder Care Franchising, LLC to become the ERP management and operational scheduling software provider for all At Home Eldercare franchised locations across the United States.

SwyftOps offers home care agencies critical and unique features to manage every aspect of their businesses. At Home Eldercare will immediately benefit from unified platform features that include performance dashboards, EVV compliance, 24/7 support, robust third-party billing, dynamic assessments and care plans, and HIPAA compliant communications via caregiver and family portals. “It’s great to see At Home Eldercare select SwyftOps and join our family of franchisers and subscribers. Our software was built to help agencies of all sizes streamline their processes to make their operations flow with speed, security, and simplicity,” said Chris Trempe, vice president of operations at SwyftOps. “This is an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to a long partnership.”

At Home Eldercare is an emerging brand serving the in-home, nonmedical, senior care market. For many who seek their place in the industry, their choice is the model offered by At Home Eldercare, a franchise organization founded by Gavin Densmore. Densmore’s staff has over 45 years’ of industry experience, having trained hundreds of agencies over the past 15 years with Home Care Seminar. As the founder of Helping Hands of America, based in Raleigh, North Carolina (Raleigh’s oldest home care agency) Densmore recognized the local nature of the business and why franchising is an exemplary path for serving the industry. Densmore has a deep understanding of business complexities and what it takes to be successful supporting the in-home senior care market. Densmore said, “You cannot run a world-class home care agency without technology today. We are thrilled that our vendor selection committee selected SwyftOps for our technology platform moving forward! The team looked at the top three vendors in the senior care market, and the choice was clear… SwyftOps!”

Recently, At Home Eldercare, LLC announced a merger with Loyalty Brands, LLC as they focus on nationwide growth in 2021 and beyond. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Loyalty Brands is an umbrella franchise company founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur John Hewitt. Loyalty Brands is a cohesive group of franchise business and service verticals including business brokerage, accounting, tax preparation, marketing, and insurance. The company maintains a community-first outlook. Local involvement and giving back are core values. The multi-brand concept involves businesses that are synergistic and compatible, so franchisees might own one or more of the brands for additional customer acquisition and co-marketing opportunities.

Bruce Berglind, president of SwyftOps said, “There are literally dozens of software choices in this space. Being selected by this franchisor is a testament to the insight of our team and the strength of our offering. We were available, nimble and responsive while working with this organization, which allowed us to accommodate custom and proprietary feature requests in short order.”

Media Contacts:

Chris Trempe
chris.trempe@swyftops.com 
855-55-Swyft (855-557-9938)

Gavin Densmore
Gavin@athomeec.com
844-358-4311

CEO Gavin Densmore Talks to a Future AHE Franchisee

In this seminar podcast, Gavin takes questions about becoming an At Home Eldercare franchisee owner. Over the course of the hour, they discuss how to get started, Why you should own your own business, what the first year costs will be, and revenue expectations. In addition, they talk about the pre-screening process, the training and support an owner receives on an ongoing basis, and the increasing demand for senior home care. If you would like more information about this amazing opportunity, go to our contact page, or call us today at 844-358-4311

Planning for a Post Pandemic World

The end is in sight, and that is good news! With 2 approved vaccines and more on the way, the world is already starting to reopen. That means we can start planning for the future again, free from the uncertainty of lockdowns and other restrictions.

But the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges and shaken consumer confidence in the senior living industry. Recent news shows that the death rate in senior care facilities was possibly under reported, further eroding the trust people are willing to place in those businesses. So for many, even after the pandemic is over home care and aging in place will still be the preferred alternative.

The coronavirus pandemic’s initial spread throughout nursing homes in the United States continues to color perceptions from prospective residents — and to a lesser extent, their adult children — about the relative safety of long-term care across the spectrum, even in these final days. As a result, current senior living demand is stemming largely from those early in the shopping process and those with urgent needs. People outside of those groups are looking more towards staying in their own homes.

Recent studies show that older Americans also overestimate their ability to care for themselves, so they find after making choices that include aging in place they need some level of care assistance. Even those that move out of their homes into the lowest level of facility, senior living, find a need for help.

This leads to a greater demand for non-medical senior home care, especially as the world reopens. In addition to individual customers seeking care, senior living facilities look for quality senior home care companies to refer to.

All of this presents an opportunity to own your own business. At Home Eldercare offers you the chance to build success for yourself with our proven systems. We begin with a screening process to make sure we are both a good fit for each other. Then you are immersed in our industry leading training program that covers everything you need to operate a non-medical senior home care agency. In phase 2 we offer weekly Skype support for the 52 weeks. Then, on-site training typically takes place after the franchisee commences operations of their At Home Eldercare franchise model.  An experienced trainer from At Home Eldercare Franchising, LLC will provide on-site training for a period of 3-5 days within the first 12 months to assist the franchisee with operations.

We’d love to talk to you about building you a path to success in the senior care industry. Make 2021 the year you create your own opportunity. For more information, call us at 844-358-4311 or send us a message on our Contact page.

9 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Franchise

Part of the screening process when we sell an At Home Eldercare franchise is making sure you are set up for success in the Senior Care industry. Here are 9 things that might help decide.

Having all the information makes any decision easier.

#1 - Do you have the right personality? Are you a creative type, or are you the person that gets things done. Starting each day by tackling your list of tasks is one major key to success.

#2 - Have you done your research? One good place to start is this resource guide from the Federal Trade Commission. Know what you are getting into.

#3 Do you know your strengths and weaknesses? If you love numbers but hate selling, then you might need to reconsider owning a franchise. But if you have the skills necessary to run a senior care business, our support after the sale can help you maximize your knowledge.

#4 Do you have enough money? You will need more than just the funds to purchase the franchise, you will also need operating capital, and the means to pay living expenses. Fortunately you can reach profitability quickly with an At Home Eldercare franchise.

#5 Have you talked to any of the franchisees? There is no better teacher than experience. We would be happy to connect you with our franchise owners. We encourage them to talk honestly about their time with At Home Eldercare.

#6 Did you read all the documents? Take the time to read every word in any paperwork the franchisor provides for you. At Home Eldercare prides itself on a complete lack of “gotchas” in our agreements.

#7 Do you need professional help? At the very least, consider talking to a lawyer. If you can already handle the accounting, you might not need to hire someone to handle the bookkeeping. But talking to a legal professional can help give you some peace of mind before signing on the dotted line.

#8 Do you have an idea what the business entails? While we don’t require extensive healthcare experience to own an AHE franchise, you should have some knowledge of what it involves.

#9 Did you take the time to consider the pros and cons? Divide a piece of paper down the middle, then write the positives on one side and the negatives on the other. Putting this in writing can help you decide if it’s the right opportunity for you.

Buying the right franchise is more than just writing a check and signing the papers. We can help you answer these questions as part of the process. With At Home Eldercare, service begins before the sale even happens.

For Immediate Release - At Home Eldercare Announces Merger with Loyalty Brands

RALEIGH, NC – January 11, 2021 - Today, At Home Eldercare, LLC, the recognized leader in In-Home, Non-Medical Senior Care, is pleased to announce their merger with Loyalty Brands LLC of Virginia Beach, VA.
 
At Home Eldercare is an emerging brand franchisor in the In-Home, Non-Medical Senior Care market. Today some 50 million Elderly Americans are being cared for at home by family members, who often need help, but cannot find reliable resources. Many others, particularly seniors, would prefer to stay at home as they become less able to care for themselves, but lack family close by or able to help them on a daily basis (7 million seniors live more than 100 miles from family). These numbers are expected to increase rapidly over the next twenty years or so as the Baby Boom generation ages. 10,000 people a day are turning 65! 

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with John Hewitt and his team at Loyalty Brands," said Gavin Densmore, president of At Home Eldercare.  Densmore continued to say "It really is the merging of the best of two worlds. At Home Eldercare has over 20 years of being an industry leader, and John and Loyalty Brands brings over 30 years of franchising experience to the table. Together we expect to become the dominant player in the Senior Care market."  The two companies will move forward as At Home Eldercare Franchising LLC.

“I have a special place in my heart for the aging and elderly having lost both my parents in the last few years.  You can see it in their eyes that they would like to have all the capabilities from when they were young.  Making their lives easier and comfortable is the best thing we can do,” stated Loyalty Brands Founder and CEO John Hewitt.  We’ve been looking for a partner in this franchise space and are excited to have Gavin and his team get on board.

About At Home Eldercare

At Home Eldercare is a franchisor in the In-Home, Non-Medical Senior Care industry. They partner with franchisee candidates who espouse core values of integrity, family, reliability, hunger for growth, and positive energy. For many seeking their place in the industry, the choice is the model offered by At Home Eldercare, a franchise organization founded by Gavin Densmore.  AHE’s staff has over 45 years’ experience in the non-medical home care business; and through a previous company, Home Care Seminar, has trained 100's of agencies over the past 10 years. To Learn more about At Home Eldercare, please visit https://www.athomeec.com/

About Loyalty Brands 

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, Loyalty Brands is an umbrella franchise company founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur John Hewitt.  The Loyalty Brands consist of business brokerage, small business accounting, tax preparation and added services, networking, and bartering.  The company maintains a community first outlook, meaning that involvement in local communities and giving back is a core value. The multi-brand concept involves businesses that are synergistic and compatible, so potential franchisees could possibly own one or more of the brands for additional customer acquisition and co-marketing opportunities. To learn more about Loyalty Brands, please visit https://loyaltybrands.com/

For additional information or press inquiries:

Melissa Salyer, Loyalty Brands, 305-797-5574, Melissa.Salyer@loyaltybrands.com or Gavin Densmore, At Home Eldercare, 844-358-4311, Gavin@athomeec.com

Copyright© 2020 AT HOME ELDERCARE LLC. - AT HOME ELDERCARE is the trademark or registered trademark of AT HOME ELDERCARE L.L.C. in America. Other company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of AT HOME ELDERCARE's management. Any statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "should," "promise," and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to HELPING HANDS  OF AMERICA are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views and assumptions of AT HOME ELDERCARE and all forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from expectations.   Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. AT HOME ELDERCARE undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

When Will I be Vaccinated Against the Coronavirus?

One way we support our franchisees is with the latest healthcare information. Many of you have asked the question in the article title recently, and we have attempted to find the answer for you. As of writing this article (1/8/21), there are 2 Coronavirus vaccines that have been approved in the US, with more on the way. Part of the process of developing these vaccines was beginning production of doses before the approval process was complete. This allowed the vaccines to be administered almost immediately after the FDA issued the Emergency Use approvals.

But there is still a limited number of doses of either version, so the CDC has issued guidelines to the states on how to best distribute them to maximum effect. You can read their recommendations here, but we are going to boil it down for you. These are only guidelines, so your state may change the order and have their own methods of distribution.

The CDC is issuing guidelines only, so the states can then create their own plans based on local needs.

The first group of people on the list include those most vulnerable to the disease and their caregivers. Phase 1a includes healthcare workers and the residents of long term care facilities. As of November 6th, nearly 40 percent of the deaths from COVID-19 in America were residents of long term care facilities. Healthcare workers are at greater risk from exposure to the disease. The CDC considers those on this list to be in the greatest need of the protection of a vaccine:

Examples of healthcare personnel include:

• Emergency medical service personnel

• Nurses and nursing assistants

• Physicians

• Technicians

• Therapists

• Dentists

• Dental hygienists and assistants

• Phlebotomists

• Pharmacists

• Students and trainees

• Contractual staff

• Dietary and food services staff

• Environmental services staff

• Administrative staff

Again, each state may have their own standards, in some cases, healthcare workers that don’t have direct patient contact, including roles like administration and marketing, may not be in the first group.

Phase 1b covers frontline essential workers, including First Responders, Teachers, grocery store workers and anyone else considered on the forefront of keeping society running. It also vaccinates anyone over 75 not in long term care.

Then Phase 1c offers coverage for Seniors not in long term care, including anyone from 64-75, again not in a care facility. You are also in this phase if you are 16-64 and have a condition that increase your risk of dying from COVID-19, like COPD or Diabetes. Finally, the secondary essential workers, including food service, IT, and public safety are added to the list

As of the publication this article, there is no concrete plan for a Phase 2, which includes everyone else. The CDC has promised to update the list as more vaccine becomes available. We recommend that you check with your state or territorial health department for specifics. The CDC has a comprehensive list here. At Home Eldercare is here help you elder loved ones when their turn comes up.

While There Is Hope, Still a Long Journey Ahead

There has been a lot of encouraging news lately about vaccines for COVID-19 being available very soon, Pfizer and Moderna are in the final stages of the approval process for their vaccines, and Astra Zeneca has a candidate, but some issues with their data. If the information is true, then the most vulnerable among us may start receiving the first dosage this month.

The vaccine is on its way! But it will take time,

But the Senior Living facility industry has lost a lot of trust, and people are opting instead to keep their older relatives at home. This means that the demand for non-medical home care will remain at higher levels for the foreseeable future.

That means that now is still the best time to invest in a senior care franchise. An At Home Eldercare franchise is your best choice for several reasons. First, we offer financing, and one of the easiest start ups in the industry. Second, our leadership team has not only been providing senior care services for decades, and has been teaching others to succeed in this business for years. Third, AHE offers an industry leading level of training and support after the sale, both in person and online. Finally, we have a marketing plan in place with both national and local reach, lead by a team with a track record of success.

The time to reach out to us is now! Give us a call at 844-358-4311, or send us a message on our contact page. We look forward to helping you start down the path to business ownership in a growing market and success!

Take a Tour of the New At Home Eldercare Raleigh Office

We have moved! At Home Eldercare has a new office in Raleigh. The address is 187 Wind Chime Ct, Suite 202, Raleigh, NC 27615. We just signed the lease, so this is the first in a series of videos as we move in. We aren't just a franchisor, we actually operate a senior care agency in our home city of Raleigh, and this is the new headquarters or that operation. We have grown to the point where we needed new office space to continue providing the best in senior care to our clients. If you would like to explore becoming a franchisee with At Home Eldercare, give us a call at 844-358-4311, or go to the franchise page on our website https://www.athomeec.com/franchise-selection

Is There a Layoff Looming in Your Future?

Has this happened to you? Are you concerned layoffs may be in your future? Stop letting others determine your path in life. Own your own Senior Home Care business, and take back control. Senior care is an industry with explosive growth. An At Home Eldercare franchise is one of the best ways to take advantage of that growth, as we offer industry leading training and support.

Here is the story from the photo. https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-to-lay-off-1-900-u-s-employees-as-pandemic-wreaks-havoc-on-oil-demand-11603986398. #oilindustry #exxonmobil #franchise #businessopportunities Other major layoffs include Boeing https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/28/investing/boeing-job-cuts-losses-earnings/index.html NBC Universal https://deadline.com/2020/10/nbcuniversal-layoffs-tv-streaming-unit-november-december-1234605350/ and a lot of major players in the travel industry. https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-layoffs-furloughs-hospitality-service-travel-unemployment-2020 Interested in controlling your own destiny? Contact us here.

AHE CEO Gavin Densmore Video Interview on Senior Care; Past Present, and Future

The need for senior home care has changed almost constantly since the idea was invented. In this interview, we cover topics from families caring for their own, to the rise of elder care facilities, to the changing market for home care. At Home Eldercare CEO Gavin Densmore has decades of experience in this industry, and he shares his insights.