October 21, 2021 HomeWell Care Services, one of the nations leading non-medical in-home care providers, has launched the Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support programs to help people remain in the comfort of home as they manage chronic illness or declining health. The programs offer clients a personalized schedule of in-home care and companionship that complements their palliative or hospice care plan, relieves family members from the demands of caregiving, and gives clients and families the peace of mind needed to focus on quality time together.Increasingly, adults facing serious or life-threatening diseases are choosing to receive palliative and hospice treatment at home. HomeWells new programs are expertly designed for clients who make this choice, which requires support that many families cant provide on their own. Both programs include a focus on minimizing pain and other symptoms, assistance with personal care to minimize stress, medication reminders for pain management, and emotional support for clients and their families alike.Each client is assigned a Care Manager who liaises with the clients palliative or hospice team, and who carefully matches clients and caregivers to best provide the companionship and reassurance that clients and families need. As part of the program, HomeWells Care Managers and handpicked caregivers receive additional training, guidelines, and best practices to reinforce their understanding of the complexities of palliative and hospice care.Aging adults and others facing serious, life-threatening diseases are choosing to spend their most challenging times and even final days where they are most comfortable: their own home, says Michelle Cone, HomeWells SVP of Training and Brand Programs. Its incredibly important that their families have access to supportive, compassionate services. Our Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support programs support family caregivers when they feel overwhelmed, offering strength, comfort, and a shoulder to lean on whenever needed.As with HomeWells other special programs, which include the SureStep fall prevention program, the GoHomeWell post-hospital program and the wellbeing-focused Life Enrichment Activities Program, HomeWell agencies can deliver Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support wherever their clients call home, be it their family home or their assisted living community. For more information on HomeWells levels of care and special in-home care programs, visit homewellcares.com.ABOUT PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE Palliative care is comfort care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease such as cancer, dementia, pulmonary disease, liver disease, and others. The goal is to treat as early as possible the symptoms and side effects of the disease.Hospice care is given when curative treatment is no longer the goal of care and the sole focus is quality of life and comfort and support for the patient and the family. It is provided to those with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. The hospice team focuses on quality of life through clinical, emotional, and spiritual support.ABOUT HOMEWELL CARE SERVICESHomeWell Care Services, franchised by HomeWell Franchising Inc., provides personal care, companionship, and home maker services for seniors and other homebound individuals, so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home. HomeWell is committed to helping people live life more fully and offers special programs for fall prevention, post-medical care, and life-enrichment. Our franchise agencies serve over 3,000 clients annually, helping them to fulfill a robust life.HomeWell Franchising Inc. is a premier franchisor with over 40 open locations representing over 85 territories across the U.S. and Canada. The company has a strong pipeline of new agencies set to open. HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low investment franchise and an Inc. 5000 company. For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising.For press inquiries, please contact:Chris Pilbeam, Communications Manager817.203.8313, media@homewellcares.comTo inquire about franchise opportunities, please contact:Kristina McGarvey, Franchise Development Director817.916.8904, franchising@homewellcares.com 

With over 24 years of service in the post-acute care space, Michelle Cone, HomeWell Franchisings Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs, recently received McKnights most prestigious awardthe Pinnacle. Reserved for industry veterans who have furthered the value of home care across the care continuum, the Pinnacle Thought Leader recognition was awarded to Cone for the ingenuity and innovation she has displayed throughout her illustrious career.With the Pinnacle Awards, McKnights is honoring the individuals who have not only reached the top of the profession but managed to remain there for years, said McKnights Publisher Craig Roth. Theyve inspired us in the past, and theyll continue to do so for as long as they remain in the field.Receiving such an esteemed award was an experience to remember for Cone. Reflecting on her time in the industry, from skilled nursing to inpatient rehabilitation and now, non-medical home care at HomeWell, she was overcome with gratitude.To be recognized along with industry peers who have set and continue to set the standard within their respective fields and who have dedicated their professional lives to making a positive impact on the lives of othersit is quite remarkable. I am humbled, appreciative and quite taken aback by this award.Michelle Cone, Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs at HomeWell Franchising, Inc.Like many drawn to the industry, Cones motivation and sense of fulfillment come from helping others. She has witnessed the positive influence of quality carelives changed, families sense of hope restored and even entire senior communities transformedand that has propelled her for over 20 years.The most gratifying part of my career is reflecting on how many patients, clients and families I have had the opportunity to help during their care journey. Also, in more recent years, working with HomeWell to support entrepreneurs to allow them to fully realize their dreams of business ownership while positively impacting the thousands of employees and clients they serve.Cone joined HomeWell Franchising in 2016 as the Vice President of Operations before transitioning into her current role as the Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs in 2020. Under her leadership, the franchise innovated several signature and specialty care programs catered to homebound individuals facing distinct health and wellness challenges, including the Go-HomeWell Post-Medical Care, SureStep Fall Prevention, and the Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP), and hospice, low vision and dementia support.Challenging the traditional general home care model, Michelle opted for specificity in developing the franchises services, leveraging data and proven processes revealed to her through two decades of experience. And the results speak for themselves; over the last three years, HomeWell has achieved more than 88% growth and expanded its footprint in more than 25 new states. As HomeWell flourished, Cone ensured the franchise scaled its efforts to implement a more personalized care experience, including providing an expert Care Manager to administer an individual care plan for each client and their family.I feel incredibly motivated and encouraged to continue my journey and look for ways to elevate HomeWells offerings in a value-based environment. The future of healthcare is in the home, and we have a tremendous opportunity to address the wants and needs of our most vulnerable populationsboth physically and emotionallylike never before by delivering supportive services for the health of our clients in a non-medical way.For more information about the 2023 McKnights Pinnacle Awards, please visit https://www.mcknightspinnacleawards.com/.

A unique episode of Lifetime TVs Designing Spaces this month, focused on senior safety and independent living at home, features HomeWell Care Services alongside leading brands Philips Hearing, ServiceMaster Restore and American Water Resources.According to AARP research, nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, many older adults and their families have concerns about mobility, health and safety at home.Its a difficult conversation for families to havewhich is where Ronnie Taylor, owner of HomeWell Care Services in Austin, TX and Michelle Cone, our SVP of Training and Brand Programs, come in.In the episode below, Ronnie visits Phyllis, who recently returned home from the hospital after a fall. Ronnie offers an expert consultation on Phylliss in-home care needs, helping her and her daughter Zade talk openly about their concerns. His goal is to develop a customized HomeWell care plan for Phylliss safety and peace of mind.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUA63G-Ae1Q&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fhomewellcares.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutubeembedcode.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title&themeRefresh=1We are thrilled to be featured in an episode that brings this topic out into the open, says Ronnie. Many families struggle in having these conversations with aging family members. Part of what HomeWell agencies offer is a consultation and assessment where clients and their family members can talk openly about what is going on. Our goal is to provide a personalized care plan that fits that specific client. We work closely with the family and keep that communication open.