COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the Colorado Springs area. By expanding the ownership opportunity to Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, FirstLight HomeCare is giving entrepreneurs a chance for territory ownership in the senior care industry.

Senior care is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. With more than 65 million Americans over 65 by the end of the year and another 8,000 people joining them everyday, the population of Americans who may want or need in-home care services is growing. In the Colorado Springs area alone people over 65 year old equates for 9.5 percent of the population according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Additionally, the home health care segment is one of the fastest growing franchise opportunities.

FirstLight HomeCare was designed from the ground up to be a completely new approach to high-quality in-home care. The founders bring 40 years of experience in health care, service success and the development of a major, national senior care company to the creation of the most comprehensive, reliable, attentive, best-managed and values-driven organization in the industry. With 23 locations in 13 states after only 18 months, the franchise is poised for success.

"With FirstLight HomeCare, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be a part of a booming industry with a company that values innovation and quality care," said CEO Jeff Bevis. "Colorado Springs will also gain a valuable in-home care option for families needing the assistance of others."

Built upon extensive senior care experience, FirstLight HomeCare was designed to be the nation's best-managed, best-equipped and best-staffed home care agency. It provides a complete range of companion and personal care services, as well as progressive offerings such as ourDementia Care Program, an individualized, engaging approach for all stages of dementia patient care needs, including those with Alzheimer's disease.

To get more information about FirstLight HomeCare franchising opportunities, please visit FirstLightFranchise.com or call 513-677-7789.

About FirstLight HomeCare
FirstLight HomeCare creates a new standard in non-medical, in-home care customized for seniors, new mothers and those recovering from illness, injury or surgery. The demand for high-quality in-home care is at an all-time high, with more than 12 percent of Americans over 65 and wanting to remain independent for as long as possible. FirstLight HomeCare combines best practices of a dynamic senior leadership team with more than 110 years of collective experience and innovative approaches to make this franchise an emerging market leader in a fast-growing industry. FirstLight HomeCare franchises have exclusive access to Foundation FirstSM, the best-in-class franchise support system bringing together 26 franchise essentials, unmatched in the industry. Prime territories are going quickly, for more information please visit www.firstlightfranchise.com. Follow CEO Jeff Bevis on Twitter @jbevisfranchise and read his blog TheIndependenceBlog.com.