Christian Companion Senior Care Chooses Wichita for Franchise Expansion

 

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation’s first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, is offering franchise opportunities to Christian, business-minded people in Wichita, Kan. as a way to tap into the high-growth senior care industry.

"Owning a Christian Companion Senior Care franchise allows you to own your own business, but also have comprehensive training, a developed brand and a team of franchise support specialists at your fingertips," said Tony Vann, president. “Christian Companion Senior Care also allows owners and employees the opportunity to maintain their faith while earning a living.”

Wichita residents with an interest in incorporating their faith with a new business venture should be aware of the growing in-home care industry. According to Aging in Place in America (2007), 37.3 million people aged 65 and better live in the United States. This number is projected to grow to 86.7 million by 2050.

Other reports from the same source indicate that seniors ages 85 and better are now the fastest growing segment of the United States population. Couple those statistics with the fact that 76 percent of seniors say that religion is very important to their life (U.S. Census Bureau – 2006). The timing is perfect for a mix of senior care with Christian caregivers.

“Christian Companion Senior Care offers a proven concept that many seniors prefer–caregivers trained to provide both practical daily care and spiritual encouragement,” said Vann. "With more than 43,000 seniors in the Wichita metro, this is an area Christian Companion Senior Care's services are needed."

Christian Companion Senior Care provides seniors with traditional in-home services, such as bathing, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation and transportation. In addition, trained and experienced care-giving professionals are also equipped to provide spiritual encouragement. Clients indicate that in-home assistance gently coupled with spiritual encouragement– like prayer, reading the Bible, even singing a favorite old hymn– can make the difference between merely existing and living with joy.

Christian Companion Senior Care has 29 territories operating in seven states. All Christian Companion Senior Care franchises are locally owned and operated by Christian men and women. Christian Companion Senior Care is based in Oklahoma City. Operations began in 2004 with a location in Oklahoma City and continued growing in 2007 with a location in Tulsa, Okla. Christian Companion Senior Care began offering franchises in August 2008.