Homewatch CareGivers Franchise News

HomeVestors Franchise Diligently Protects Its Trademarks
DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeVestors of America, Inc. ("HomeVestors"), known for its registered trademark We Buy Ugly Houses®, has won a Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy ("UDRP") proceeding against Freedomsoft LLLP, winning the right to use the domain name www.webuyuglyhousesphoenix.com. The UDRP Complaint was filed before the National Arbitration Forum, which issued a decision (October 24, 2011) ordering the transfer of the domain name to HomeVestors.
As the largest buyer of houses in the U.S., HomeVestors has been diligent in protecting its trademarks. Approximately a year ago, HomeVestors initiated a campaign to stop third parties from using its federally registered trademarks as part of their domain names and on their websites without being authorized to do so...

In-Depth Review of Award Finalists’ Stories Enforces Notion that Women Provide Majority of Care in Intense Situations
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homewatch CareGivers, the most experienced international provider of home care services, announced today key findings of a recent panel discussion involving the judges for Homewatch CareGivers’ 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year award. The $10,000 award, which was given to Sami Peterson of Fort Collins, Colo., was announced October 24.
“As a family caregiver, she illustrates the three major trends that emerged during the award process in that she has thrived in an intense family caregiving situation, has done wonders in navigating the complex medical and insurance system, and manages to provide financially for her family during tough economic times...

10/21/2011 - No one wants to become disabled from an illness, accident or aging, but that the chances are high that we will each need help in our own future. This is why Homewatch Caregivers has launched the National Family Caregiver of the Year Award, assembling a panel of professional experts to determine who will be voted to receive the national grand prize. The independent panel of 10 volunteer experts is made up of leaders in the healthcare and caregiving industry.
The national winner is chosen from a pool of finalists at the local level and awarded $10,000 in cash, along with respite care and a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University.
Panelists participate in the National Family Caregiver of the Year Award for a variety of reasons...

Homewatch CareGivers of the Lehigh Valley is proud to announce that they will now be offering Daily Money Management Services for their clients. This new service will provide their clients with an additional option to help them stay safely in their homes for as long as that's were they want to be. Bethlehem, PA, September 01, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Homewatch CareGivers, a leader in the in-home care industry, has signed on Maria Smith of DCS Accounting and Tax Services to provide Daily Money Management services for their clients.

Vulnerable adults who are suffering from physical or cognitive decline can run into trouble with managing their daily financial obligations. Unpaid bills and checks left un-deposited can have far reaching consequences such as utilities being cut off, losing their home to eviction or bank foreclosure or even financial exploitation...

Homewatch CareGivers Doubles Grand Prize to $10,000 and Partners with National Family Caregivers Association in Award's Third Year GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Homewatch CareGivers, one of the largest and most experienced international providers of full-service home care, launched its National Family Caregiver of the Year award campaign today. Nominations will be accepted from the general public through July 29, 2011, via the Homewatch CareGivers website, or by submitting a nomination form to one of the company's 188 offices.

Nominees who become semifinalists win a yearlong scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, where they will be able to take courses specific to their loved ones' needs—gaining an educational foundation, skill set, and confidence to continue improving their caregiving...

Parties Combine Forces to Promote Homewatch CareGivers' 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year Award GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Homewatch CareGivers, one of the largest, most experienced international providers of full-service home care, today announced a partnership with the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) designed to enhance family caregiver awareness of Homewatch CareGivers' National Family Caregiver of the Year award. The grand prize for the award, which was created in 2008, has doubled for the 2011 winner, from $5,000 to $10,000.

"The partnership between Homewatch CareGivers and the NFCA allies two organizations that share the common mission of supporting our nation's 65 million–plus family caregivers," said Homewatch CareGivers President Leann Reynolds...

March 23, 2011 // Franchising.com // GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLO. — Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of personal home care services, has licensed a new location in Birmingham, Alabama – the first Homewatch CareGivers office in that state, and marking the 34th state in which the company operates. This new office joins 185 others in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Latin America that provided more than 3.7 million hours of care in 2010.

"The caregiving issues facing families are universal. The people of Alabama experience the same struggles and stresses confronting families everywhere," says Homewatch CareGivers' President Leann Reynolds. "Helping families by providing the highest quality home care services is our mission, and we're delighted to expand into Alabama...

Award-winning education platform delivers quality training to the ever-growing caregiver population February 23, 2011 // Franchising.com // Greenwood Village, Colo. — Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today that its Homewatch CareGivers University, an online education platform for all caregivers, has achieved two significant milestones, reaching 2000 enrolled students and eclipsing the delivery of 15,000 continuing education and training courses to the caregiver population. Access to the University is through the more than 100+ Homewatch CareGivers offices throughout the United States.

"Leading the way in comprehensive caregiving training is a key goal for our company," says Leann Reynolds, president of Homewatch CareGivers...

Award-winning education platform delivers quality training to the ever-growing caregiver populationGREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today that its Homewatch CareGivers University, an online education platform for all caregivers, has achieved two significant milestones, reaching 2,000 enrolled students and eclipsing the delivery of 15,000 continuing education and training courses to the caregiver population. Access to the University is through the more than 100+ Homewatch CareGivers offices throughout the United States.

"Leading the way in comprehensive caregiving training is a key goal for our company" ...

Home care services are being consumed at a steady rate, largely due to the baby boomers and their parents. The Homewatch CareGivers franchise network is helping people meet this market demand. PRLog (Press Release) – Dec 21, 2010 – Greenwood Village, CO - If you thought every industry was down due to a sluggish economy, think again. At least one company in the home care segment based in Denver, Colorado is on the rise.

Home care services are being consumed at a steady rate, largely due to the baby boomers and their parents. The term baby boomer came from the seventy-six million American children who were born between 1945 and 1964, born during the post World War II baby boom. And combined with their parents, these segments of the population, over 100 million in strength is a driving force of the United States economy, who are actively looking for solutions to live their best life...

Nine Family Caregivers from across America Vie for $5,000 Grand Prize GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today nine finalists for the company's Family Caregiver of the Year award. Finalists were selected from a group of 31 semifinalists by a 10-member healthcare industry panel. The winner of the national Family Caregiver of the Year award will receive $5,000 and a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, which offers a variety of courses designed to help caregivers increase their knowledge and skill sets.

"It's such an honor for us to share these amazing caregiving stories," said Leann Reynolds, panelist and president of Homewatch CareGivers...

Team of Industry Experts to Decide Winner of Scholarship and $5,000 Grand Prize GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, has assembled an impressive panel of experts to select the national winner of the company's Family Caregiver of the Year award. The 10-member panel will select the recipient of the grand prize, which includes $5,000 and a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, from the 31 semifinalists from across the country. The winner will be announced October 25.

"We appreciate the time and commitment of our volunteer panelists," said Leann Reynolds, president of Homewatch CareGivers, who will participate with the other nine members of the panel...

Panel of Experts Will Convene to Select National Winner

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of home care services, announced the local winners of the company's National Family Caregiver of the Year Award. All local winners are awarded a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University and are considered semifinalists for the National Family Caregiver of the Year and a $5,000 grand prize. The national winner will be selected October 25 by a panel of experts from healthcare-related organizations.


"Every day as we provide care in the home, we witness the deep devotion and extraordinary kindness family caregivers provide to their loved ones," said Leann Reynolds, president of Homewatch CareGivers...

Debbie Baros of Aurora Becomes Semifinalist for $5,000 Grand Prize

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homewatch CareGivers of Denver, a part of the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, announced the local winner of the company's "Family Caregiver of the Year" award today. Debbie Baros, age 40, of Aurora was selected for her loving care of her 74-year-old father, Anthony Baros, Sr. As the local winner, Baros will receive a gift basket of pampering items, a gift certificate to Fresh Fish Company, plus a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University--and will be among the finalists for the title of National Caregiver of the Year and a $5,000 grand prize.

"As a company dedicated to providing the highest quality home care and helping families who need support in providing home care to a loved one, we see the devotion, love and kindness family caregivers provide to their mothers, fathers, siblings, children, and spouses," said Paul Sauer, owner of Homewatch CareGivers of Denver...

September 07, 2010 // Franchising.com // Life after a stroke is inevitably full of challenges and adjustments. These challenges range from healing physically and re-learning the motions of everyday life to coping with such a life-altering event. While in the recovery period, it's important to keep in mind that healing emotionally is just as important as healing physically. Recovering Self-Esteem Survivors of stroke often lose the ability to live day-to-day independently. Depending on where in the brain the stroke occurred, these losses may be temporary or permanent. A survivor may experience a variety of impairments that span through senses, mobility, speech, memory, behavior and emotions. Regardless of the stroke's outcome, survivors are bound to feel some frustration and discouragement surrounding losses (independence, cognitive ability and occupation, to name a few), which can easily lead to decrease in self-esteem...

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -(BUSINESS WIRE)- As part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers (www.HomewatchCareGivers.com) has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia." This new guide is available for free download from the company's website. Homewatch CareGivers is the world's largest and most experienced international provider of in home care services for people of all ages, celebrating 30 years of caring in 2010.

According to the World Alzheimer's Report over 35 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Without a significant medical breakthrough related to dementia care that number could double every 20 years, and by 2050 could affect over 115 million people...

Dual-Approach Program Helps Support Dementia Patients and Their Loved Ones GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- An estimated 35.6 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, including 5.3 million with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. According to a report from Alzheimer's Disease International, these numbers are projected to nearly double by 2030. To help dementia patients and their families, Homewatch CareGivers (www.homewatchcaregivers.com), the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, has expanded its Pathways to Memory program, a ground-breaking program first introduced in 2005 that offers a set of activities delivered in a nurturing, failure-free environment that stimulates cognitive function for dementia patients...

Annual Program Designed to Honor Family Caregivers, Provides $5,000 Grand Prize GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To recognize the millions of family members caring for loved ones across America, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, launched its "Family Caregiver of the Year" award program today. Nominations will be accepted through July 31 at www.homewatchcaregivers.com or by submitting a nomination form to one of the company's 170+ offices nationwide. In addition to local awards, nominees have the opportunity to win scholarships to Homewatch CareGivers University and a $5,000 grand prize.

The Family Caregiver of the Year award program works on two levels: locally and nationally...

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of its ongoing program of helping to provide families with information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Legal and Financial Planning Needs for Seniors." This new guide is available for free download from the company's website. Homewatch CareGivers is the world's largest and most experienced international provider of full-service home care services for people of all ages, celebrating 30 years of caring in 2010.

By 2020, as the Baby Boomer generation ages, one in six Americans will be a senior citizen, increasing the senior population to more than 53 million. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimate that 60 percent of people over the age of 65 will need some form of long-term care...

Former Revlon Executive and Current South Orange Resident, Larry Aronson, Finds Rewards Providing Home Care Services for Booming Senior CommunitySOUTH ORANGE, N.J. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- South Orange's Larry Aronson, a former executive with Revlon, Warner Lambert, and Procter & Gamble, has teamed up with Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, to deliver vital, high-quality home care services throughout Essex, Morris and northern Union counties. Led by Aronson, Homewatch CareGivers' South Orange team has already provided over 3,000 hours of service to the local community.

"We all know that we are living through the 'graying of America,' but what most people don't realize is that here in Suburban Essex and Morris counties we have a disproportionately large senior population," says Aronson...