6 Reasons to start aHome Healthcare Franchise

7,000 people a day turn 65 and people over 85 represent the fastest growing population

segment – and the wealthiest.

The need for home healthcare is growing rapidly right along with the senior population.

An increasing number of families are confronted with the challenge of finding a quality care solution each and every

day.

AARP research shows that 90% of people want to grow old in their home and community.

Here are 6 Reasons to start a Home Healthcare Franchise

1. Favorable Aging Demographics2. Make a Difference 3. Senior Care and Homecare Industry - A Booming Market4. From an investment perspective5. Not Affected by Recession6. Skill Requirements

Favorable Aging Demographics

For the first time in history, people age 65 and over will outnumber children under age five. This trend is

emerging around the globe. Today, almost 500 million people are age 65 and over, accounting for

over eight percent of the world’s population.

By 2040, the numbers of people 65 years and older is projected to increase by 160

percent while people 80 years and older is projected to increase by 233 percent.

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According to entrepreneur.com “Seniors are the world's fastest-growing population, making services aimed at them-in-home care, financial planning,

reading material and so on-a strong bet for success.”

As the world ages at unprecedented rates, there is an ever-increasing need for quality home healthcare and

medical staffing.

Make a Difference

With a home healthcare and medical staffing franchise, you will make more possible - for the

families, their loved ones and healthcare facilities you care for. This is one of the few businesses

where you can feel great about and know that you will have an immediate and profound effect on

many different people.

You will make a difference not only in the lives of others, but also your own! You will be able to give back and

become a positive influence in your community.

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Senior Care and Homecare Industry - A Booming Market

The future of homecare industry is very bright as the largest and fastest growing market segment in the

U.S belongs to the seniors.

These segments of the market tend to have greater than average healthcare needs and are growing faster than the total population, increasing the demand for home

health services and all types of senior care.

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The home health care services industry has experienced sales growth of 11.2% over the past year, making it the fastest growing industry in the

U.S., according to Sageworks, a financial analysis company.

The demand for these services will continue to expand in the coming future.

From an investment perspective

According to a special report conducted by Franchise Business Review.

“From an investment perspective owning and operating a successful senior care franchise can be very fulfilling

emotionally and financially.“

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Not Affected by Recession

By 2012, in the U.S., there will be over 40 million people over the age of 65. People over 85 represent the fastest growing population segment – and studies

indicate that 75% of the wealth in the U.S. is controlled by senior citizens.

Considering this fact, there will always be a growing demand for quality care.

The senior healthcare care industry is one of the few businesses that is not affected by recession and provides

lots of opportunities.

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Skill Requirements

Medical expertise is not essential in order to start a health care and medical franchise. Good leadership skills and qualities with strong management and/or

marketing sales backgrounds is a prerequisite. What is absolutely necessary is a passion to succeed.

You need to be compassionate and caring.

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With a home care franchise opportunity, you will build a business that will help people keep parents and grandparents in the comfort and familiarity of

their own homes.

The demographics are right; the business model is sound; all that’s missing is you!

BrightStar is the first senior home care franchising company to specialize in both medical, non-medical

homecare and medical staffing.

BrightStar Care consists of 170+ franchises that provide homecare to anyone who needs it, from children to

seniors, and medical staffing solutions to individuals, families and organizations nationwide.

What Makes BrightStar a Great Healthcare

Franchise Opportunity?