2. Today, over 7000 people are turning 65 and within
10 years, there will be over 54 million people over
the age of 65.
That’s almost 16% of the U.S. population. In fact, the
number of Americans 65 and older is expected to more
than double to 89 million by 2050, according to the
Census Bureau. This rate of growth is unprecedented.
3. A recent study of adults ages 45 and older by AARP
suggest that wanting to remain in one’s home and
one’s community as one ages continue to be
paramount.
Combining this demographic force and the desire to stay
at home as one ages - makes a very compelling
business case.
4. WSJ is calling it a “A Golden Opportunity
for Senior-Care Franchisees”
5. According to Wall Street Journal
“It looks at a difficult decision that adult children face-
whether elderly parents are able to live on their own-
and finds that about 70% of people over 65 are
expected to need some long-term care services at
some point in their lives.
These include help with dressing or bathing, in-home
services from an aide or nurse, or care in an assisted-
living facility.
The article also reports that while the average time
seniors need help is three years, 20% are expected to
need long-term care services.”
6. "Personal-services franchises, a category that includes
senior-care chains, are projected to see revenues
increase 6.5% in 2011, according to on an analysis
produced by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers
on behalf of the International Franchise Association, a
trade group in Washington.
One example of a fast-growing home health-care
franchise is BrightStar Care, which boasts 95
franchisees nationwide."
8. The need for home healthcare is growing rapidly right
along with the senior population.
For seniors home care means comfort, independence,
freedom, security, dignity, peace of mind and more.
9. An increasing number of families are confronted with
the challenge of finding a quality care solution each
and every day. With a homecare franchise, you will
help seniors meet their needs and remain where they
are most comfortable.
BrightStar serves a full range of demographics -
children, adults and the fastest growing population
segment - seniors.