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“We really know what we’re looking for and we also
know the toolbox that it takes to succeed,” Ritterling
said. “Most of them come out of the corporate world
and really have desired two things. They desired the
ability to own and operate their own company, but also
they’ve desired something that makes them really
work from within.
“When you’re taking care of people and you’re provid-
ing services to seniors, it’s a noble cause, one that re-
ally makes a difference in any community. It’s not just
a job, but you really are influencing a demographic of
people who need this care. It gives you a great peace
of mind. People who enjoy doing this love people and
they love to see the positive change in people’s lives. It
takes a unique kind of franchisee.
“It does stand apart from something that is less inti-
mate. There are a lot of franchise systems out there.
You could design closets or make sandwiches, and
those are all noteworthy callings, but when you’re in
home care you really do give away your time and you
really do get to a deeper level of relational leadership.”
PREFERRED VENDORS
Veterans Home Care
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Helps veterans or surviving spouses apply for Department
of Veterans Affairs benefit to pay for assistance with ac-
tivities of daily living, and provide home care while the VA
reviews the claim. Also furnishes continuing case manage-
ment and ongoing compliance monitoring – all with no out-
of-pocket costs.
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Kaleida Systems (
MedScope (
Shoshana Technologies (www03.shoshana.com)
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Visiting Angels
WHAT:
Franchised network of private duty, non-
medical homecare personnel, providing person-
al care, respite care and companion care for
seniors and adults who wish to remain in their
homes
WHERE:
Corporate headquarters in Bryn Mawr,
Pa.; franchise locations in U.S., Canada, Mexico,
Brazil and South Korea
WEBSITE
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