It was about fifteen years ago; I was a thirty-something state senator serving my second term in the Nebraska Legislature. I was in the throes of a competitive race for a statewide office, and that campaign carried me thousands of miles across the various cities and towns of the grand expanse of Nebraska. I had…

Incline Village, NV – Hallmark Homecare, a Direct Referral Agency offering caregiver recruiting and matchmaking services for the elderly, is pleased to announce the strategic addition of Jeff Watson as Director of Franchise Revenue.   With a remarkable 25-year career in sales and sales management, Jeff brings a wealth of experience to Hallmark Homecare. His…

First Time Business Owners Launch Hallmark Homecare in Greensboro, NC   The unique model of Hallmark Homecare is now available to families in Greensboro and High Point, NC. Jeremy and Stephanie Deaver recently became franchise partners with two territories. They are excited to leverage their combined healthcare expertise to facilitate homecare services to seniors in…

As the leaves begin to change colors and the air turns crisper, fall offers a great opportunity to engage aging adults in a variety of enjoyable activities that celebrate the season. With the milder weather, it’s the perfect time to help the elderly stay active, social, and connected with nature. In this blog post, we’ll…

Ponder carefully with me the following story. There was this young boy who grew up in a time when manners and traditions shaped lives, and formed young boys. He saw this pretty little girl in their small town frequently, but manners are manners – it isn’t polite to stare – so he would take his…

Many are aware that older adults with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can be forgetful or struggle cognitively. But many may not be aware that the disease can also present in the form of verbal or physical outbursts. Such behavior is particularly common in the late afternoon and evening (“sundowning”). As a Certified Nursing…

Charlotte, NC Welcomes Another Hallmark Homecare Franchise Partner   Will Thach recently joined the Hallmark Homecare franchise family to make a difference in his community of Charlotte, NC area. Over the last two decades, Will witnessed the challenges that his family experienced with homecare providers, and decided to take action to evoke change.   After…

Incline Village, NV – Hallmark Homecare, a Direct Referral Agency offering caregiver recruiting and matchmaking services for the elderly, is pleased to announce the strategic addition of Laurie Owen as Director of Training & Development.   With a career spanning over several decades, Laurie has a history of transformative leadership and mentoring to instructional design…

The years became different for our family when we lost our Grandpa (& Great-Grandpa), Bill Chalupsky.  Grandpa Bill and his wife Sylvia were from Burwell, and they raised the mother of my wife in that town nestled in the Sandhills of Nebraska.  We lost Grandma Sylvia twenty years ago, but Bill was with us for…

Marco “Mac” is Hallmark’s virtual office assistant. Located in the Philippines, Mac operates in a time zone a full 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, often earning him the playful moniker that he’s “from the future”. Mac plays an important role in supporting our team, working behind the scenes on a myriad of tasks. From compiling content for newsletters, to aiding in the creation of social media content, managing lists and reports, to facilitating registrations and surveys – Mac is a Swiss Army knife of assistance to…