The 10 Influential Leaders in Home Care Services, 2023

Owner

Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore

Mark H. Friedman

Building a Legacy of Excellence in Home Care

EDITOR’S LETTER

Pioneers of Comfort, Champions of Care!

DearReaders,

Inthewakeofshiftingdemographicsandevolvinghealthcareneeds,thehomecareservices industryhasemergedasacriticalcomponentofthehealthcarecontinuum.Asaging populationsgrowandindividualsseekalternativestotraditionalhealthcaresettings,the demandforhigh-qualityhomecareservicescontinuestorise.MirrorReview,initslatest edition,isdedicatedtorecognizingtheexemplaryleadershipdrivinginnovationand excellenceinthefieldofhomecareservices.Weproudlypresent“The10Influential LeadersinHomeCareServices,2023,”sheddinglightonthevisionariesshapingthefuture ofhealthcaredeliveryinthecomfortofone’shome.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesMarkH.Friedman,OwnerofSeniorHelpers,avisionaryleader whosededicationtoenhancingthequalityoflifeforseniorshasearnedhimwidespread acclaim.Withafocusonpersonalizedcare,innovativetechnologyintegration,and compassionateservicedelivery,MarkH.Friedmanexemplifiestheessenceofleadershipin homecareservices.Throughhisinsights,achievements,andcommitmenttoexcellence, readerswillgainvaluableinsightsintohowSeniorHelpersissettingthestandardfor exceptionalcareinthehomecareservicesindustry

Inadditiontoourcoverstory,thiseditionhighlightsprofilesofotherinfluentialleaderswho aremakingsignificantcontributionstothehomecareservicessector.FromMikeTrigilio, withhisinnovativeapproachestocaregivertrainingandpatientengagement,toJake Brown,whoseemphasisoncommunitypartnershipsfostersholisticcaresolutions,and MichaelSlupecki,whochampionsadvancementsintelehealthandremotemonitoring technologies,eachleaderbringsauniqueperspectiveandexpertisetotheforefrontofhome careservices.TimO’Rourkefurtherenrichesourexplorationwithhisfocusonpatientcenteredcareandadvocacyforvulnerablepopulations.

Aswenavigatethroughtheseprofiles,readerswillwitnessthediversestrategies, challenges,andtriumphsoftheseinfluentialleaders,eachleavinganindeliblemarkonthe homecareserviceslandscape.MirrorReviewinvitesreaderstoexplore“The10Influential LeadersinHomeCareServices,2023,”celebratingtheircommitmenttoenhancingthe well-beingandindependenceofindividualsreceivingcareathome.

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Life as a Home Care Agency owner was never intendedtobeMarkFriedman’scareer.Markspent hisfirst25-plusyearsasamanagementconsultant workingwithlargepracticesandasasolepractitionerfocused onstrategicandoperationalbusinessturnarounds.Heaimed to help global companies gain viability, succeed, and rise to excellence.Itwasagratifyingcareer,andMarkdevelopedan expertiseindiagnosingmajorbusinessproblemsbycrafting and/ornavigatingforcesofdisruption,applyingleading-edge management tools, and working with some of their authors. He had the opportunity to lead organizations through small, large,andhugetransformationalchanges.

But along the journey, Mark Friedman took a couple of detours.Themost significant detour was getting involved in his local synagogue. Along with a committed membership andboard,Markguidedtheconsolidationoftwosynagogues and proceeded to lead the combined congregation in its first fewyears.

Markandhiswifeweretransplantstothearea,withnolocal family,andthereforethesynagoguesoonbecametheirfamily Getting involved brought him closer to families of all ages and, in particular, with seniors. Mark witnessed that their connection to that community was more than just a critical part of their lives – it was woven into the fabric of their identity Over Mark’s tenure of leadership, he heard about their fears about aging while at the same time celebrating speciallifemomentswiththem,learningthehistoriesofthese remarkable people, and, sadly, attending many funerals and making many calls he never wanted to make to families in mourning.

However,throughoutthisconsiderabletime,Markpaidclose attention to how aging affected these wonderful people and the difficulties it presented for many of them. He learned about the multi-generational impact of this journey and the authenticfinancialtradeoffsagingcanofferasfundsbecome scarce. He learned about loneliness, the role of community, and how poor advice from well-intentioned people can send peoplespiralingoffcourse.

EnterSeniorHelpers

Theexperienceofbeingaroundanolderpopulationspoketo Mark in volumes that could not be ignored. It told him that elder care was a critical need and one in which he should utilize the business skills he had honed over the years. In 2009, an opportunity presented itself when a friend was investing in the Senior Helpers franchise system

Recognizing the immense need for high-quality in-home care, Mark saw this as a chance to make a significant differenceinthelivesofseniors.Atthattime,theindustrywas still in its early stages of development, with only around 13 national home care franchise brands Mark seized the opportunityandofferedtoinvest,drawnbythecriticalneed forreliableandprofessionalcareservices.

In2013,Marktookhiscommitmentastepfurtherbysplitting the agency and creating Senior Helpers Boston, focusing on serving the greater Boston metropolitan area. Realizing the demand extended beyond the city limits, he expanded his reach in 2016 by acquiring the South Shore, MAterritories, further solidifying his dedication to providing exceptional care to a broader community. As a result, the past 13-plus years have been a remarkable learning opportunity. Mark’s business background has come in handy, allowing him to diagnose the challenges of our aging population, the impact onthefamilystructureandforthosewithnofamily,andhow to navigate the confusing structure of working at the intersectionofthehealthcare,legal,andnon-medicalsupport systems.Intruth,MarkrealizedthatMassachusetts’slackof licensing and practice standards has made this industry a mess.

Asanowner,Markhassoughttodofourthings:

1.To build the best Home CareAgency designed to help peopleageinplacesuccessfully.

2.Tosharewhathehadlearnedbyteachingprofessionals, guiding families, and helping shape the franchise system towhichhebelongs.

3. To solve the toughest problems of aging for which HomeCareisdesignedandtodosobysettingthebarhigh, being uncompromising in the standard of care, and refusing to be limited by “how things have always been done.”

4.Tochallengetheflawednatureoftheindustrybydoing thingsbetter.

NavigatingthePathtoExceptionalSeniorCare

MarkplaysapivotalroleinSeniorHelpersBostonand SouthShore,assumingmultipleresponsibilities contributingtothecompany'ssuccessanditscommitment todeliveringexceptionalcare.Hehasfourdistinctrolesas theowner,categorizedintoprimaryresponsibilities.

Firstandforemost,Marktakesontheroleofproviding strategicdirectionandvisionforhiscompany.Hesetsthe

We have a simple ‘north star’ – my parents. If we would not have it done for them, then we don't do it.

standards of care, defines the customer experience, and establishes a clear roadmap for the organization’s growth and development By shaping the strategic direction, Mark ensures that SeniorHelpersBostonandSouthShore remain at the forefront of the industry, consistentlydeliveringpersonalizedand high-qualityservicestotheirclients.

Inadditiontostrategicleadership, Markrecognizestheimportanceof cultivatingadedicatedandpassionate team.Hefocusesonattractingand retainingemployeeswhoalignwith SeniorHelpers’missionandtrustthe companywiththeircareers.Mark’s emphasisonbuildinglong-term relationshipswithcaregivershas resultedinanimpressivetrackrecord ofemployeeloyalty,withsome caregiversremainingwiththecompany forover12years.Thiscommitmentto fosteringasupportivework environmenttranslatesintothe exceptionalqualityofcareprovidedby SeniorHelpers,ultimatelyearningthe trustandloyaltyoftheirclients.

Astheowner,Markalsotakes responsibilityforoperatingthe businesswiththehigheststandardsof professionalismandethics.He understandsthemagnitudeofthetrust placedinSeniorHelpersbyfamilies entrustingthemwiththecareoftheir lovedones.Markensuresthecompany operatesabovereproach,adheringto

rigorousstandardsandguidelines. Whenmistakesoccur,heprioritizes takingresponsibility,addressingthem promptly,andlearningfromthese experiencestoimprovethequalityof careandserviceprovidedcontinuously

SettingStandardsintheAbsenceof Regulations

Asaleaderinthehomecareindustry inMassachusetts,Markencountered uniquechallengesduetothestate’s absenceofregulationsand standardizedpractices.Thislackof controlanddefinedstandardsposed obstaclesforSeniorHelpersBoston andSouthShore,requiringMarkto navigateunchartedterritoryand establishhisownhighbenchmarksfor excellence.

OneofthecriticalchallengesMark facedwastheneedforguidelinesthat couldserveasaframeworkfor operatingthebusiness.Withoutclear regulations,noexternalsourcecould dictatethestandardofcareorset expectations.Thiscreatedacomplex landscapewhereMarktookitupon himselftodefineandupholdstringent organizationalcontrolsandstandards.

Toovercomethesechallenges,Mark lookedinwardforguidance.Hesethis ownguidingNorthStars,drawing inspirationfromhisparents.By

adopting a motto that dictates, “If I wouldn't do it for my parents, we won't do it for anybody,” Mark established a personalstandardofcareandexcellence that would shape Senior Helpers’ operations. This commitment ensured thattheservicesprovidedbytheagency would meet the highest standards of quality, regardless of the absence of externalregulations.

Mark’sapproachsetshisagencyapart bymaintainingexcellence,surpassing whatwouldbeacceptableunder assumedregulatoryframeworks.He recognizedthathehadtheopportunity todefinethestandardofcarewithout externalcontrols,andhechosetoset thebarhighforSeniorHelpersBoston andSouthShore.Thiscommitmentto self-imposedhighstandardsdrovethe agency’ssuccessandreputationinthe industry

CultureofCare,Respect,and ProfessionalGrowth

TheSeniorHelpersBostonandSouth Shoreteamreflectacultureofcare, respect,andprofessionalgrowth, fosteredbyMark’sleadership.Mark takesimmenseprideinprovidingajob andahomeforhisemployees'careers, resultinginateamwithexceptional loyaltyandlongevity.

Markhascarefullyselectedand cultivatedagroupofdedicated professionalswhosharehisvisionand values.Manyteammembershavebeen withtheagencyforoveradecade, demonstratingtheircommitmentto SeniorHelpers’mission.Bycreatinga workenvironmentsurpassingother industryopportunities,Markhas ensuredthathisagencybecomesthe preferredchoiceforcaregiversand professionalstaff.

Respectisacornerstoneofthe companyculture.Eachindividual’s skills,aspirations,andcontributions arevalued,fosteringanatmosphere wherepersonalandprofessional growthisencouraged.The organizationprovidesteammembers opportunitiestoadvance,as demonstratedbytheSeniorScheduler, whostartedasacaregiverand advancedtoacaregiverlead,thenrose toleadscheduling;theHRmanager, whoalsostartedasacaregiver;andthe DirectorofClientServices,whoisa RegisteredNurseworkedasa caregiverandnowleadsallcare operations.Thiscultureofrespectand growthinstillsasenseofpurposeand fulfillmentintheteam,reinforcing theirdedicationtoproviding exceptionalcare.

Thecompanyprofoundlyembeds appreciationandgratitudeinitsvalues. Marksincerelythankshisteam membersinteammeetingsfortheir contributionstoclientsandcaregivers. Thisrecognitionreinforcestheirworth andmotivatesthemtodelivertheirbest efforts.

Mark’sexpertiseandinvaluable insightshaveearnedhimaprominent positionasanAdvisoryBoardmember forseveralprofessionalservicesand productcompanies.Hiscontributions haveshapedthedirectionofthese organizationsandpavedthewayfor groundbreakingadvancementsintheir respectivefields.

MarkwasafacultymemberinLaSalle College'sE.L.D.E.R.Partnership Program,impartinghisknowledgeand experiencetoaspiringbusinessleaders. Furthermore,asoneoftwocertified trainersinMassachusettsoftheVirtual DementiaTour(VDT®),hehas

leveragedinnovativeteachingtoolsthat replicate the physical phases of dementia, fostering a deeper understanding and empathy within the healthcarecommunity.

MarkholdsanMSIA(MBA)with HighDistinctionfromCarnegie MellonUniversity(nowTheTepper SchoolofBusiness)andaBAin EconomicsfromtheUniversityof Virginia,showcasinghisrelentless pursuitofacademicexcellence.Heisa CertifiedDementiaPractitioneranda CertifiedAginginPlaceSpecialist.

PassionandPurpose:Achieving PerfectWork-LifeBalance

Mark’sperfectwork-lifebalancestems fromthealignmentofhispassionand thefulfillmenthefindsinhiswork.His roleinthehomecareindustrygoes beyondmereprofessionalsatisfaction; ittugsathisheartandrepresentshis heart'scalling.Thisintrinsic motivationkeepshimhigh-performing andengagedasheconstantlyreflects onhisparents'agingjourneyand sharedconversations.

TheimpactofSeniorHelpersBoston andSouthShore’sservicesdeeply resonateswithMark.Heensuresthathe meetstheneedsandpursuesthegoals ofhisclientsandtheirfamilies, drawinginspirationfromtheirstories andaspirations.Thisemotional connectionfuelshisdriveand maintainshisenergy

Markrecognizesthatdoingwhathe lovesdoesn’ttirehimbutkeepshim restedandhealthy.Thefulfillmenthe derivesfromhisworktranscends traditionalnotionsofwork-lifebalance. Instead,hefindsharmonyby integratinghispassionintoallaspects ofhislife.

Bystayingconnectedtothe meaningfulnessofhisworkand embracingthesynergiesbetweenhis professionalcommitmentsandpersonal well-being,Markhasfoundthekeytoa perfectwork-lifebalance.This alignmentallowshimtoleadapurposedrivenexistence,wherehisworkand personallifecoexistharmoniously, providingfulfillmentandsatisfactionin allaspectsofhisjourney.

OptimizingHomeCarethrough TechnologyandPersonalized Services

Mark’sadvicetoaspiringleadersinthe homecareindustryistoembracethe futurebyrecognizingthepotential impactofthecaregivershortageand advancinginnovativesmart technology.Hebelievesthatblending hands-oncarewithsmart-technology supportisthekeytoaddressingtwo criticalaspects:providingtheright levelofcareattherighttimefor individualsandmanagingthe economicsofcare.

Markemphasizestheimportanceof understandingandrespectingpeople’s needsandeconomicsituations.By offeringapersonalizedblendofcare, suchascombininghoursofhands-on carewithsmarttechnologytosupport additionalneeds,leaderscanoptimize thedeliveryofserviceswhile consideringcost-effectiveness.This adaptiveapproachensuresthat individualsreceivethecarethey requirewhilemanagingthefinancial realitiesofaginginplace.

In addition, Mark advises that aspiring leaders should prioritizefindinginnovativesolutionsthatbalancethehuman touchandtechnologicaladvancements.Leaderscannavigate the industry’s complexities and drive positive change by keepingakeeneyeonemergingtrendsandstayingattunedto theevolvingneedsofclientsandtheirfamilies.

PioneeringCompassionateCareforAginginPlace

SeniorHelpersBostonandSouthShoreisapioneerinthe Massachusettshomecareindustry,advocatingforagingin placeanddeliveringpersonalizedservicestomeetthe evolvingneedsofelders.Withanunwaveringcommitment toexceptionalcare,thecompanyoperatesunderasimple yetpowerfulmission:toprovideservicesthatMarkwould wantforhisparents.Compassion,respect,andadeep understandingofindividualneedsdriveeveryaspectofcare withaheartfeltapproach.

Settingitselfapartfromtherest,SeniorHelpers Franchisingwasoneofthefirstbrandstoadoptadiseasefocusedperspectiveoncaregiving.Beginningwith dementiacare,alltheiraidesundergoextensivetrainingin understandingthedisease’sprogressionandeffectively interactingwithseniorsandtheirfamilies.Buildingonthis expertise,thecompanyexpandeditsofferingstoincludea formalParkinson’scareprogram.Moreover,SeniorHelpers developedinnovativesolutionstopreventhospitalorrehab

readmissionsthroughtheirLIFEProfile assessmentand

Staying-Home-Safeprogram.

WhatdistinguishesSeniorHelpersisitsabilityto identifyobstaclestoaginginplaceandimplement repeatable,scalablemethodologiesbackedbyreal dataoneffectiveness.Byunderstandingthe challengesfacedbyseniors,thecompanyworks tirelesslytoprovidesupportandhelpindividuals overcomethesehurdles.Whetheritisnavigatingthe complexitiesofdementiaorfacilitatingasuccessful transitionbackhomeafterahospitalstayorrehab, SeniorHelpersofferscomprehensivesolutions tailoredtoeachclient'suniquecircumstances.

Embracingthepoweroftechnology,SeniorHelpers leveragescutting-edgetoolstoenhanceclient support.OneexampleisSENSI,astate-of-the-art technologythatutilizesAI-drivenaudiofilteringto detectpatternsandchanges.Thisinnovativesystem canidentifyemergencies,suchasloudnoisesor prolongedabsenceofvoices,generatingimmediate notificationsfortimelyassistance.SeniorHelpers seamlesslyblendhands-oncarewithadvanced technologytoensuretheirclients'highestsafetyand well-being.

Years ago, grandparents would come and live with their children, and it would be a multi generational home. You hardly see that these days “

Griswold Home Care

Management- MichaelSlupecki

URL-www.griswoldhomecare.com

Founded-

1982

Description-Theorganizationisdedicatedtoaiding adultsinpreservingtheirqualityoflifedespiteadvanced ageordisease Theyprovidecompanioncare,home services,personalcare,andrespitecare.

HouseWorks LLC

Management-MikeTrigilio,CEO

URL-www.house-works.com

Founded-2021

Description-HouseWorksisapremierhomecarefirm thathasbeenprovidingcompassionatein-homecareto eldersinMassachusetts,Maine,NewHampshire, Pennsylvania,andTennesseeformorethan20years

Home Instead, Inc.

Management-ChadWeis,GeneralManager

URL-www.homeinstead.com

Founded-1994

Description-HomeInstead,Inc isaglobalhomecare businessthatenablesolderpersonstoremain independentintheirownhomesratherthansomewhere else.Servicessupportolderpersonswhentheyrequire assistancewithdailylivingactivities,companionship,or even24-hourcare

Help at Home

Management-TimO’Rourke,President

URL-www.helpathome.com

Founded-

1975

Description-HelpatHomeisamemberoftheNational AssociationofHomeCareandHospiceandiscommittedto providinghigh-quality,person-centeredcare.ItisalsoJoint Commissionrecognized.Thecompassionateandprofessional teamofcaregiversisdedicatedtohelpingclientslivefreely andwithdignity

Interim Healthcare

Management-EinoA.Salo,Founder

URL-www.interim-health.com

Founded-1966

Description-Fromhomecareandhospiceto healthcarestaffingandspecializedcare,Interim HealthCareblendsanationalorganization'sresources withauniquelycustomizedapproachineach community Simplyput,theyarethenationalleaderin healthcaredelivery.

Senior Helpers

Management-MarkH.Friedman,Owner

URL-www.seniorhelpers.com

Founded-2013

Description-SeniorHelpersBostonpromotesagingin place,whereverthat"place"happenstobe.The expandingscopeofitsservicesreflectstheincreasingly complicatedrequirementsoftheelderly.

Synergy HomeCare

Management-CharlieYoung,CEO

URL-www.homecarefranchise.com

Founded-1990

Description-SYNERGYHomeCareisapioneerin providingin-homecaretoindividualsofallagesand conductsbackgroundchecksonallcaregivers Ithasbeen thefastestgrowinghomecarefranchiseinAmericafor thepastthreeyearsinarow

Visiting Angels

Management-JeffreyJohnson,Founder

URL-www.visitingangels.com

Founded-1998

Description-Forthepasttwodecades,VisitingAngels hasprovidedcompassionateeldercareservicesto familiesacrosstheUnitedStates Theirnetworkofelder carefranchisingcompaniesisdedicatedtoprovide familieswiththegreatestin-homeseniorcareservices

Jake Brown

Leading Always Best Care Senior Services to Excellence in Home Care

Inthedynamiclandscapeof seniorcare,onenamestandsout asabeaconofexcellence-Jake Brown,thePresidentandCEOof AlwaysBestCareSeniorServices,a nationalfranchiseproviderofin-home careandassistanceforseniors.Withan impressivebackgroundandapassion forenhancingthelivesofseniors, Brownhasbeenattheforefrontof transformingthehomecareindustry.

EducationandCredentials

Agraduateoftheprestigious UniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley, JakeBrown'scommitmenttocontinued learningledhimtoacquireanMBA fromtheUniversityofSanFrancisco. Armedwithasolideducational foundationandwealthofexperience, hesetouttopositivelyimpactthelives ofseniorsandthefutureofhomecare services.

EarlyCareerandLeadership

JakeBrown'sjourneywithAlways BestCarebeganin2010,whenhe swiftlyascendedthroughtheranks, takingonvariousleadershippositions, includingChiefOperatingOfficer PriortohistenureatAlwaysBestCare, Brownheldseniormanagementroles

withprominentcompaniessuchasTMobile,ePhones,CaliforniaClosets, RoundTablePizza,and ComputerLand.Hisdiverseexpertise andcomprehensiveunderstandingof theindustryhavebeeninstrumental inshapingthesuccessofAlways BestCare.

TransformingAlwaysBestCare

UnderBrown'svisionaryleadership, AlwaysBestCarehastransformed intooneofthecountry'slargestand mostreputablehomecareproviders. Thecompany'srapidexpansion boastsover1,000franchiselocations across45states,touchingthelivesof over100,000seniorsannually. Brown'sstrategicinsightsand innovativeapproachhavebeen pivotalindrivingthecompany's growth.

APassionforSeniorAdvocacy

Beyondhisprofessional achievements,JakeBrownisdeeply committedtoadvocatingforseniors' rightsandwell-being.AsaHome CareAssociationofAmerica member,heactivelycontributesto shapingtheindustry'sstandardsand practices.Brown'sdedicationextends

beyondboardrooms;heisafrequentspeakerat industryevents,sharinghisexpertisetoinspire positivechange.

RecognitionsandAwards

TheimpactofBrown'sleadershiphasnotgone unnoticed.In2016,hewashonoredasoneofthe “Top50MostInfluentialPeopleintheHome CareIndustry”byHomeCarePulse.The FranchiseBusinessReviewalsobestowedupon himthetitleofoneofthe“Top100Franchise ExecutivesinNorthAmerica.”Theseawards serveasatestamenttohisvisionaryleadership andpassionforelevatingtheseniorcare landscape.

AlwaysBestCare:ATrustedPartner

Foundedin1996byMichaelNewmanand headquarteredinRoseville,California,Always BestCarehasbecomesynonymouswith unparalleledseniorcareservices.Boastingover 25,000clientsand3millionhoursofin-home careprovidedannually,thecompany's commitmenttoexcellencehasbeeninstrumental infosteringlastingtrustwithclientsandtheir families.

ComprehensiveIn-HomeCareServices

AlwaysBestCareoffersawiderangeofin-home careservicestailoredtomeetindividualneeds. Frompersonalcareencompassingbathing, dressing,andgroomingtocompanionshipand lighthousekeeping,thecompany'scaregiversare carefullyscreened,trained,andcertifiedinCPR andfirstaid.Thecompanyalsoextendsservices toincludemedicationreminders,transportation, errandrunning,fallprevention,dementiacare, andAlzheimer'scare.

AboutAlwaysBestCare

AtAlwaysBestCare,clientsreceivethe compassionatecaretheydeserve.Thecompany pridesitselfonbeingateamofcaring professionalsdedicatedtoensuringclients'wellbeingateverystepofthejourney Theirproven trackrecordofsuccess,coupledwithservices customizedtomeetindividualneeds, distinguishesthemasanindustryleader.

9 Mind-Blowing Facts About Offshore Wind Energy That You Probably Didn’t Know

Haveyoueverwonderedhowoffshorewind

energyworks?Offshorewindenergy,also calledoffshorewindpower,generates electricityinbodiesofwater,mainlythesea.Turbines arestrategicallylocatedintheseatoprovideelectricity tocoastalcities.Ifyou’recuriousaboutthistopic, you’reintherightplace.Inthisblog,wewilldelveinto theconceptofoffshorewindenergyandhowitoperates. Additionally,we'lluncoversomelesser-knownfacts aboutit.

WhatIsOffshoreWindEnergy

Offshorewindenergyrepresentsasecure,reliable,and cost-effectiverenewableenergysourcethatcanreduce ourdependenceonfossilfuelsandcombatclimate change.Offshorewindfarmsgenerateelectricity withoutemittinggreenhousegasesorpollutants,making themasignificantrenewableenergyoptionforcoastal communities.

Theincreasedefficiencyofoffshorewindturbines, drivenbystrongerandmoreconsistentoffshorewinds, exceedsthatoftheironshorecounterparts.Asaresult, offshorewindfarmscangeneratemoreelectricityper turbineandcanbestrategicallylocatedinareaswith amplespace.

Currently,thereare63,577MWofoperationalturbines worldwide,spanningacrossEurope,theAsia-Pacific region,andtheAmericas.

TypesofOffshoreWindFarms

FoundationOffshoreWindFarms:Thesewindfarmsare typicallylocatedinoffshorewindinstallations,situatedinwater approximately60feetdeep.Theturbinesaresecuredtothe seabedusingvariousmethods,suchasmonopiles,tripods,and jackets.Thesefixed-foundationoffshorewindfarmsemploy morematuretechnologywhencomparedtotheirfloating counterparts.

FloatingWindFarms:Incontrast,FloatingWindFarmsfeature windturbinespositionedonfloatingplatformsanchoredtothe seabedthroughcablesorchains.Theseplatformsaredesignedto movewiththewaves,ensuringstability.Floatingturbinesemploy diversemooringsystemsandcanadapttowindandwave conditions,potentiallyharnessingasignificantlylargeroffshore windresource.

HowItWorks

Thewind’sforcespinsthelargeturbineblades,capturing abundantwindenergy Theseextendedbladesconnecttoadrive shaft,whichactivatesanelectricgeneratortoproduceelectricity.

Next,theelectricgeneratorconvertsthekineticenergyofthe bladesintoelectricalenergy Thiselectricalpoweristhen transmittedthroughsubseacablestotheshore.

Onceitreachestheshore,theelectricityisconnectedtothegrid, providingpowertohomesandbusinesses.

HereAreSomeRareFactsYouProbably Didn’tKnow

●BiggerTurbines

Offshorewindturbinessurpasstheironshore counterpartsinsize,drivenbytheircapacityto harnessthefullestextentofwindenergy The ocean’swinds,beingbothstrongerandmore consistentthanthoseonland,enablethese turbinestoproduceover8megawatts(MW)of energy.Thisoutputissufficienttopowersix neighboringhomesforanentireyear

●CapabilitytoGenerateHydrogen

Offshorewindfarmshavethecapabilityto generatehydrogen.Thishydrogenproduction occursviaamethodcalledelectrolysis, whereinwatermoleculesareseparatedinto hydrogenandoxygenusingelectricity The electricitygeneratedcanbeemployedfor variouspurposes.Theoxygengeneratedduring electrolysiscaneitherbereleasedintothe atmosphereorputtouseindifferent applications,suchasaquacultureorindustrial processes.

●ProtectionofMarineEcosystem

Thesewindfarmscontributetothe protectionofmarineecosystems.They functionasartificialhabitatsformarine animals,mitigatingvariousformsof noiseandwaterpollutionthatcould otherwiseharmthesecreatures.Ifthese windfarmsaresituatedincritical fishingareas,theycanguaranteean amplefoodsupplyformarinelife,as therewon’tbeanycompeting constructiondevelopments.Giventhat offshorewindenergyis environmentallyfriendly,italsoaids aquaticlifebyreducingitsclimate impact.

●DualPurposes

Offshorewindfarmscanservedual purposes,includingfoodproduction. AsEarth’spopulationcontinuesto grow,governmentshaveexplored utilizingtheseoffshorefacilitiesfor cropcultivation,reducingrelianceon land-basedagricultureandenhancing

foodsecurity.Variousmethodscanbeemployedto cultivatecropsonthefoundationsofoffshorewind turbines.Onesuchmethodishydroponics,asoil-free plantcultivationtechniquethatemploysnutrient-rich watercirculatedaroundtheroots.Anotherinnovative approachinvolvesaquaponics,whichcombines hydroponicswithaquaculture,utilizingfishwasteto nourishtheplantsandtheplantstofilterwaterforthe fish.

●EnergytoDesalinationPlants

Thesewindturbineshavethepotentialtosupplyenergy todesalinationplants.Theseplantsutilizeelectricityfor desaltingsaltwater,renderingitsuitablefordrinkingand agriculturalpurposes.Byharnessingoffshorewind energy,coastalcommunitiesworldwidecanestablisha sustainablesourceoffreshwater.Thisisparticularly advantageousinregionsgrapplingwithwaterscarcity. Employingoffshorewindpowerfordesalination facilitatesthecreationofafreshwatersourceindependent ofrainfallorsurfacewater,offeringapracticalsolution toaddresswatersupplychallengesinthesecoastalareas.

●ScientificResearch

Offshorewindturbinessupportscientificresearchintwo keyways.First,theycollectdataonwindspeeds,wave patterns,andmarinelife,aidingscientistsingaininga deeperunderstandingoftheoceanandfacilitating technologydevelopment.Second,theseturbinesserveas platformsforscientificresearch.

●IncreaseinEmploymentOpportunities

Offshorewindenergyholdsthepotentialtocreate employmentopportunitiesinvariousways:

DirectEmployment:Theoffshorewindindustrydirectly hiresindividualsacrossmultiplefields,encompassing engineering,construction,operation,andmaintenance.

IndirectJobs:Additionally,theoffshorewindsector fostersindirectemploymentinrelatedindustrieslike manufacturing,transportation,andlogistics.

InducedEmployment:Furthermore,offshorewind activitiesstimulateinducedemployment,emergingas offshorewindworkersexpendtheirearningsonvarious goodsandservices.

●ACostlyOption

Constructingandmaintainingoffshorewindfarmscan incursignificantexpenses.Whiletheenergytheygenerate isrenewable,theirupkeepposeschallenges.Theannual maintenancecostforasingleturbineisestimatedat $42,000to$48,000.In2023,offshorewindenergyfarms areprojectedtocostbetween$3,000and$4,000per kilowatt(kW).Thisimpliesthata100MWoffshorewind farmwouldhaveapricetagrangingfrom$300millionto $400millioninUSdollars.

●Conflicts

ConflictswithOtherSeaUsers:Thepresenceofoffshore windenergyfarmscanposechallengesforvarioussea professionals.Shippingroutesmayberestricted,leadingto increasednavigationaldifficultiesandpotentiallyraising safetyconcernsandoperatingcostsforshipping businesses.Additionally,offshorewindfarmscandisrupt fishinggrounds,makingitharderforfishermentomaintain theircatchlevels,resultingineconomiclossesand potentialfoodsecurityrisks.Furthermore,thevisualimpact ofoffshorewindfarmscanaffecttheaestheticsof recreationalactivitiessuchasswimming,boating,and fishing.

●TransmissionLosses

Transmissionlosses,whichoccurduringthelong-distance transportofelectricity,stemfromresistanceintransmission linesandtheheatgeneratedbycurrentpassingthrough them.Offshorewindfarmsareoftensituatedfarfromthe coasttoharnessstrongerwindsanddeeperwaters. Consequently,theelectricityproducedbytheturbinesmust traversesignificantdistancestoreachtheshore,leadingto potentiallysignificanttransmissionlosses.

Inconclusion,offshorewindenergyservesasasignificant sourceofcleanandrenewablepowerbyharnessingthe consistentandstrongwindsatsea.Ourexaminationof lesser-knownfactsandthemechanicsbehindoffshorewind energyclarifiesthatthistechnologyholdsimmense promiseforourjourneytowardasustainablefuture.Its efficientandlarge-scaleelectricitygenerationcapacity positionsoffshorewindenergyasavitalsolutioninour battleagainstclimatechange,whilealsoreducingour dependenceonfossilfuels.Embracingoffshorewind energyrepresentsasignificantsteptowardsagreener, cleaner,andmoresustainableworld.

Michael Slupecki

A Visionary Leader Driving Growth in Senior Healthcare Franchising

Inthefast-pacedandconstantly evolvingworldofseniorhealthcare franchising,MichaelSlupeckihas emergedasanexceptionalvisionary, boastingovertwodecadesofexperience adeptlynavigatingtheindustry's complexities.AstheesteemedCEOof GriswoldHomeCare,Slupecki'sstrategic insightsandextensivebackgroundin financeandoperationswithinprivate equityenvironmentshaveplayedapivotal roleindrivingthecompany'sorganicand acquisition-basedgrowthstrategies.

EducationalFoundation

MichaelSlupecki'sleadershipjourneyis firmlyrootedinasolideducational background.HeearnedaBachelorof ScienceinBusinessAdministration focusingonFinancefromBowlingGreen StateUniversity.Buildinguponthis

foundation,hefurtherhonedhis expertisebycompletingaMasterof ScienceinAccountingfromThe UniversityofToledo,followedbyan MBAspecializinginFinance,once againfromTheUniversityofToledo.

AVersatileLeaderwithaProven TrackRecord

ThecareerofMichaelSlupeckispans diversedisciplines,showcasinghis proficiencyininstigatingpositive changeandfosteringinnovationacross organizations.Beforeassuminghis currentroleatGriswoldHomeCare, heheldinfluentialpositionsasChief OperatingOfficerandChiefFinancial Officerataninternationalhomecare franchisecompany,wherehegained invaluableinsightsintotheindustry's intricacies.

Duringhisnotable13-yeartenureat InterimHealthCareInc.,Slupecki demonstratedhisstrategicprowessasa BusinessUnitLeader,takingfull responsibilityforprofitandloss(P&L) management.Histenurewitnessed remarkableorganicandacquisitionbasedgrowthachievements, highlightingSlupecki'sexpertisein devisingandexecutingeffective expansionstrategiesinternationally.

AMasterofMergersand Acquisitions

OneofSlupecki'smostremarkable attributesliesinhisprofoundexpertise inmergersandacquisitions(M&A) activities.Throughouthisillustrious career,hehasbeenintricatelyinvolved invariousM&Adeals,displayinghis aptitudeforoverseeingduediligence processesandfacilitatingseamless integrations.Hisinsightfulapproachto navigatingthecomplexitiesofM&A hasbeenpivotalindrivingGriswold HomeCare'sexpansionandsolidifying itspositioninthemarket.

AJourneyofDedicationand Excellence

MichaelSlupecki'sprofessionaljourney exemplifiesunwaveringdedicationand passionforthehealthcareindustry.He beganhiscareeratSpherion,servingas CorporateControllerandlateras DivisionalController,contributing significantlytothecompany'sfinancial managementandstrategicdecisionmaking.

Furtherexpandinghishorizons, SlupeckijoinedAimExecutive, assumingrolesasControllerand AssistantController Theseexperiences allowedhimtodeepenhis understandingoffinancialmanagement andstrengthenhisleadershipskills, settingthestageformoresignificant responsibilitiesinthefuture.

GriswoldHomeCare:ABeaconof Excellence

Foundedin1982,GriswoldHomeCare isanon-medicalhomecarefranchise organizationwitharobustpresencein 32states,operatingover180offices. Thecompanyisdedicatedtoassisting adultsinmaintainingtheirqualityof life,evenwhenfacingadvancedageor illness.Theirservicesinclude companioncare,homeservices, personalcare,andrespitecare.

WhatsetsGriswoldHomeCareapart isitscommitmenttodelivering personalizedcareplansthatcatertothe uniqueneedsofeachindividual.With aworry-freeguarantee,clientscanrest assuredthattheirlovedonesarein capableandcompassionatehands.

GriswoldHomeCareproudlyoffers thefollowingkeyfeatures: meticulouslytailoredcustomizedcare tomeetspecificclientneeds,ensuring thehighestlevelofsupportand comfort;aworry-freeguarantee, providingclientswithpeaceofmind andconfidenceinthecaretheirloved onesreceive;theopportunityfor familiestoreclaimprecioustimeand cherishlife'smeaningfulmomentsby entrustingthecareoftheirlovedones toGriswoldHomeCare;highly experiencedandcompassionate caregiversdedicatedtoprovidingthe utmostcareandattention;and competitiveratesforexceptional services,ensuringaccessibilitytotopqualitycare.

Imaginelivinginoneofthehighesttaxedcountries, whereyoumustpaymorethanhalfofyourincometo thegovernment.Howwouldyoufeel?Wouldyoube happyorangry?Wouldyouthinkitisfairorunfair?

Taxesareoneofthemostcontroversialanddebated topicsintheworld.Theyaffecteveryone,from individualstobusinesses,fromrichtopoor,from developedtodevelopingcountries.

Taxesarethemainsourceofrevenueforgovernments, buttheyalsohaveasignificantimpactontheeconomy andsociety

Inthisblog,wewillexplorethehighesttaxedcountries intheworld,basedontheirpersonalincometaxrates, corporatetaxrates,andsalestaxrates.

Thehighestpersonalincometaxratesintheworld

Personalincometaxisataxthatisleviedonthe incomeofindividualsorhouseholds,suchaswages, salaries,dividends,interest,orcapitalgains.

Personalincometaxratesvarywidelyacrossdifferent countriesandregions,dependingonfactorssuchasthe taxbase,thetaxbrackets,thedeductions,the exemptions,andthecredits.

AccordingtoNomadCapitalist,thehighestpersonal incometaxratein2023isexpectedtobeasfollows.

1.IvoryCoast

●PersonalIncomeTaxRate:60%

In2018,anewtaxbracketwasintroducedforincomes exceeding100millionCFAfrancs($180,000)inoneof thehighesttaxedcountries,aimingtoboost governmentrevenueandcurbthefiscaldeficit.

Whilethehighpersonalincometaxratemayaddress incomeinequalitybyredistributingwealthand supportingsocialwelfareinitiatives,itcould potentiallyhindereconomicgrowthbydiscouraging work,savings,andinvestment,leadingtoresource allocationinefficiencies.

2.Finland

●PersonalIncomeTaxRate:56.95%

Theprogressivetaxsystem,withhigherratesfor greaterincomes,andsubstantialsocialsecurity contributionscontributestoahighpersonalincometax rate.

Whilethismaydiminishincomeinequalityandbolster socialwelfarethroughrobustpublicservices,itcan impedeeconomicgrowth.

Theelevatedtaxreducesdisposableincome,weakens taxpayerincentives,andintroducesinefficienciesin resourceallocation.

3.Denmark

●PersonalIncomeTaxRate:56%

Theprogressivetaxsystem,withhigherratesfor higherincomes,andsubstantialsocialsecurity contributionscontributestoahighpersonalincometax rate.

Whilethisnarrowsincomeinequalityandsupportsa robustwelfarestate,itpotentiallyhamperseconomic growthbyreducingdisposableincome,undermining taxpayerincentives,andcausingresourceallocation inefficiencies.

4.Belgium

●PersonalIncomeTaxRate:53.7%

Thesystemofgraduatedtaxation,applyinghigher ratestoincreasedincomes,alongwithsubstantial socialsecuritycontributions,playsacrucialrolein fosteringincomeequalityandsustainingarobust welfarestate.

However,theelevatedpersonalincometaxratemay impedeeconomicgrowthbydiminishingdisposable income,discouragingtaxpayerincentives,and introducinginefficienciesinresourceallocation.

5.Sweden

●PersonalIncomeTaxRate:52.5%

Thetieredtaxstructure,characterizedbyelevatedrates forhigherincomes,alongwithsignificantsocial securitycontributions,resultsinanincreasedpersonal incometaxrate.

Whileitaddressesincomeinequalityandupholdsa robustwelfarestate,itmayhindereconomicgrowthby diminishingdisposableincome,suppressingtaxpayer incentives,andintroducinginefficienciesinresource allocation.

Thelowestpersonalincometaxrateisprojectedtobe 0%inseveralcountries,suchastheBahamas, Bermuda,Kuwait,Qatar,andSaudiArabia.

Havinghighpersonalincometaxratesinthelistofthe highesttaxedcountriescanhavebothpositiveand negativeeffectsontheeconomyandsociety

Ontheonehand,highpersonalincometaxratescan reduceincomeinequality,astheyredistributeincome fromtherichtothepoor,andprovidemorefundsfor publicservices,suchashealth,education,andsocial security

Ontheotherhand,highpersonalincometaxratescan discouragework,savings,andinvestment,asthey reducethedisposableincomeandtheincentivesofthe taxpayers,andcreatedistortionsandinefficienciesin theallocationofresources.

Theoptimallevelofpersonalincometaxratesdepends onthetrade-offbetweenequityandefficiency,andthe preferencesandvaluesofthesociety

Thehighestcorporatetaxratesintheworld

Corporatetaxisataxthatisimposedontheprofitsof corporationsorlegalentities,suchascompanies, partnerships,ortrusts.

Corporatetaxratesalsodiffersignificantlyacross differentcountriesandregions,dependingonfactors suchasthetaxbase,thetaxdeductions,thetaxcredits, andthetaxtreaties.

AccordingtoTaxGuru,thehighestcorporatetaxrate in2023isprojectedtobeasfollows.

1.PuertoRico

●CorporateTaxRate:37.5%

PuertoRico'sfiscalcrisissince2006promptedtax reformsandausteritymeasurestoaddresspublicdebt.

Thehighcorporatetaxratehampersbusiness competitiveness,diminishingafter-taxprofitsand incentivesforcorporationstostay

Thiscoulddrivecompaniestorelocateto jurisdictionswithlowertaxrates,impacting investmentandinnovationbyloweringreturnson capitalanddiscouragingresearchand development.

2.Suriname

●CorporateTaxRate:36%

Suriname,consistentlyrankedamongthehighest taxedcountries,facesaprolongedeconomic downturn,triggeredbyplummetingcommodity prices,notablyinoilandgold,whichposes threatstobusinesscompetitiveness.

Thishightaxratediminishesafter-taxprofits, potentiallypromptingcorporationstorelocateto jurisdictionswithlowerrates,impacting Suriname’sappealforforeigndirectinvestment andhinderinginnovationbydiscouraging researchanddevelopmentefforts.

3.Chad

●CorporateTaxRate:35%

Chad'sheavyrelianceonoil,constituting70%of thegovernmentbudgetand90%ofexports, drivesthisrate.

Thishightaxationmayhinderbusiness competitiveness,reduceafter-taxprofits,and discouragecorporationsfromoperatinginChad.

Additionally,itcoulddeterforeigndirect investmentandstifleinnovationbydiscouraging researchanddevelopmentactivities.

4.Congo

●CorporateTaxRate:35%

Congofacesthefourth-highestprojected corporatetaxratein2023,primarilyattributedto longstandingpoliticalinstabilityandcorruption.

Decadesoftheseissueshaveerodedtheruleoflawand businessenvironment.Thishightaxraterisks diminishingbusinesscompetitiveness,discouraging investment,andhinderinginnovationbyreducing after-taxprofitsandcorporateincentives.

Itmayalsopromptcorporationstoconsiderrelocating tojurisdictionswithlowertaxrates,furtherchallenging Congo'sappealforforeigndirectinvestment.

5.EquatorialGuinea

●CorporateTaxRate:35%

EquatorialGuineafacesbusinesscompetitiveness challengeswithitscorporatetaxrate.Thishighrate, drivenbyheavyrelianceonoilrevenues,impactsaftertaxprofits,discouragescorporateoperations,andmay leadtorelocationstolower-taxjurisdictions.

Additionally,ithampersinvestmentandinnovation, diminishingthecountry’sappealforforeigndirect investmentandimpedingresearchanddevelopment activities.

Thelowestcorporatetaxrateisestimatedtobe0%in severalcountries,suchastheBahamas,Bermuda, CaymanIslands,andVanuatu.

Havinghighcorporatetaxratescanalsohaveboth advantagesanddisadvantagesfortheeconomyand society.

Onthepositiveside,highcorporatetaxratescan increasegovernmentrevenue,astheycaptureashare oftheprofitsgeneratedbythecorporations,and promotesocialjustice,astheymakethecorporations contributetothepublicgoodsandthecommon welfare.

Onthenegativeside,highcorporatetaxratescan reducethecompetitiveness,investment,andinnovation ofthecorporations,astheylowertheafter-taxreturns andtheincentivesoftheshareholders,andcreate distortionsandinefficienciesintheallocationof capital.

Theoptimallevelofcorporatetaxratesdependsonthe trade-offbetweenrevenueandgrowth,andthebalance betweendomesticandforeigncorporations.

Thehighestsalestaxratesintheworld

Salestaxisataxthatisaddedtothepriceofgoodsor servicessoldtoconsumers,suchasfood,clothing, electronics,orentertainment.

Salestaxratesalsovaryconsiderablyacrossdifferent countriesandregions,dependingonfactorssuchasthe taxbase,thetaxexemptions,thetaxthresholds,and thetaxcategories.

AccordingtoWorldPopulationReview,thehighest salestaxratein2023isestimatedtobeasperthe following:

1.Bhutan

●SalesTaxRate:50%

In2023,Bhutanboaststheworld'shighestprojected salestaxrate,primarilyattributedtosteepimport dutiesonmostgoods.

Essentialitemslikefoodandmedicineareexempt. Whilethishighrateaidsrevenuegenerationand environmentalprotectionbycurbingconsumptionof importedgoods,itmayhinderconsumerspending, elevatinglivingcostsandcontributingtoinflation.

2.Hungary

●SalesTaxRate:27%

Hungaryprojectstheworld'ssecond-highestsalestax rate.Thisstemsfromitsvalue-addedtax(VAT) system,applyingauniformratetomostgoodsand services,withexceptionsforbasicslikefoodand medicines.

Whileadvantageousforrevenueandfiscal consolidation,thehighratemayhinderconsumer spendingbyinflatingpricesandlivingcosts, potentiallycontributingtoinflationintheeconomy

3.Croatia

●SalesTaxRate:25%

Croatia,drivenbyavalue-addedtax(VAT)system, imposesastandardtaxonmostgoodsandservices.

Whilebeneficialforrevenueandfiscal consolidation,asittargetsconsumerspending, there'sadownside:increasedprices,elevated livingcosts,andpotentialinflationduetothe highsalestaxrate.

4.Denmark

●SalesTaxRate:25%

Denmarkisprimarilydrivenbythevalue-added tax(VAT)system.Thisuniformtax,excluding selectitemslikeeducationandhealthservices, enhancesrevenueandsustainsthenation's robustwelfarestate.

Whilesupportingqualitypublicservices, Denmark'sstatusasoneofthehighesttaxed countriesisreflectedinthishighsalestax, whichmayhinderconsumerspendingby elevatingpricesandlivingcosts,potentially contributingtoinflation.

5.Norway

●SalesTaxRate:25%

Norwayisprojectedtohavethefifth-highest salestaxratein2023.Thisisdrivenbythe value-addedtax(VAT)system,applyinga standardratetomostgoodsandservices.

Whileadvantageousforrevenueandsupporting agenerouswelfarestate,thehightaxmay hinderconsumerspending,increasingliving costsandcontributingtoinflation.

Thelowestsalestaxrateisexpectedtobe0% inseveralcountries,suchasBahrain,Hong Kong,Kuwait,andOman.

Havinghighsalestaxratesinthehighesttaxed countriescanalsohavebothprosandconsfor theeconomyandsociety.Ontheonehand,high salestaxratescanincreasegovernment revenue,astheycollectaportionofthe consumptionexpenditureoftheconsumers,and influenceconsumerbehavior,astheycan encourageordiscouragetheconsumptionof certaingoodsorservices.

Ontheotherhand,highsalestaxratescan reduceconsumerspending,astheyincrease thepriceandthecostoflivingofthe consumers,andcreateinflation,astheyraise thegenerallevelofpricesintheeconomy Theoptimallevelofsalestaxratesdepends onthetrade-offbetweenrevenueand consumption,andthepreferencesandvalues oftheconsumers.

Conclusion

Wehaveseenthatthehighesttaxedcountries intheworldhavedifferentlevelsandtypes oftaxesandthatthesetaxeshavedifferent impactsandimplicationsfortheeconomy andsociety.

Wehavealsotalkedaboutthehightaxesare notnecessarilybad,aslongastheyareused efficientlyandfairly

Hightaxescanprovidemorefundsforpublic goodsandservices,reduceincome inequality,andinfluencethebehaviorofthe taxpayers.

However,hightaxesalsoposesome challengesandrisks,suchasdiscouraging theincentivesandthemotivationofthe taxpayers,creatingdistortionsand inefficienciesintheallocationofresources, andrequiringhighgovernmentefficiencyand accountability

Therefore,thebenefitsandchallengesofhigh taxesdependonhowtheyaredesigned, implemented,andevaluated,andhowthey arealignedwiththegoalsandvaluesofthe society.

Hightaxesmaynotbeeveryone'scupoftea, buttheycanbeapowerfultoolforachieving socialandeconomicgoalsifusedwiselyand responsibly

Wewouldliketoknowwhat'syouropinion onthistopicwhatneedstobechangedand whatarethetermswhichcanbeappliedin yourrespectednation.

Intherapidlyevolvingworldofhealthcare,homecare serviceshaveemergedasavitallifelinefortheaging populationandindividualsinneedofspecialized care.Amongthekeyfiguresdrivinginnovationandraising thebarinthehomecareindustryisMikeTrigilio,theCEO ofHouseWorksLLC Withover25yearsofexperiencein thefield,Mike'svisionaryleadershipanddedicationto improvingthelivesofseniorsandvulnerableindividuals haveleftalastingimpactonthesector.

AcademicPursuits

Mike’sdedicationtopersonalgrowthledhimtoearna Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministrationfromSalem StateUniversityintheyear2000.Thisacademic achievementfurtherfortifiedhisunderstandingofbusiness principlesandmanagement.

ALeaderwithaVision

AppointedastheChiefExecutiveOfficerofHouseWorksin April2021,MikeTrigiliohasamassedextensiveknowledge andexpertiseinthehomecareindustry.Throughouthis career,hehasbeenattheforefrontofreshapingand elevatinghomecarestandardsthroughadata-driven approach.Asaseasonedleader,Mike’sstrategicvisionand dedicationtoimprovingthequalityofcarehavesethim apartintheindustry

ATrackRecordofSuccess

BeforeassumingtheroleofCEOatHouseWorks,Mike Trigiliohadalreadymadesignificantcontributionstothe homecarelandscape.AstheCEOofAssociatedHome Care,heorchestratedaremarkabletransformation,turning thecompanyfromservingjustthreeclientstoover20,000. ThissuccesssolidifiedAssociatedHomeCare'spositionas oneofMassachusetts’slargesthomecarecompanies, culminatinginitssuccessfulsalein2016.

Followingthisachievement,Miketookontheroleof PresidentofthePersonalCaredivisionatAmedisysHome Health&Hospicefrom2016to2020.Duringhistenure,he demonstratedexceptionalleadership,overseeingoperations andacquisitionsandsettingthedivision'sstrategic direction.

AnEntrepreneurialSpirit

Beyondhiscorporateroles,MikeTrigilio’scommitmentto improvingseniorcareextendedtoentrepreneurial

endeavors.HefoundedtheHealthandHomeCareTraining Center,acaregivertrainingcenterinMassachusetts,and ElderHomeOptions,aresidentialhousingmodelthat providesseniorswiththenecessaryservicesandlong-term caremanagementwhilekeepingthemwithintheir communities.

DrivingHouseWorkstowardstheFuture

AstheCEOofHouseWorksLLC,MikeTrigilioisdriving thecompany’stransformationintoapremier,technologydrivenhomecareorganization.Leveraginghisexpertisein conciergeprivatehomecare,seniorcaremanagement,and scalingMedicaiddelivery,MikeispositioningHouseWorks asanindustryleader.Byintegratinginnovativetechnology withpersonalizedcareservices,HouseWorksstrivesto elevateprivate-payhomecareandenableclientstoagein thecomfortoftheirhomesgracefully.

EmpoweringCaregiversandClients

MikeTrigiliorecognizesthecrucialroleofprofessional caregiversindeliveringworld-classserviceandensuring thewell-beingofclients.AtHouseWorks,empowering caregiversisoneofhiscoreobjectives,fosteringan environmentthatvaluestheircontributionsandexpertise alongsidethecaretheyprovide.

ContributingtotheIndustry

InadditiontohisresponsibilitiesatHouseWorks,Mike Trigilioactivelycontributestothehomecareindustryby servingontheBoardofDirectorsofCHAP,anindependent nonprofitaccreditingbodyforhomeandcommunity-based healthcareorganizations.Throughthisrole,heseeksto influenceindustrystandardsandpromoteexcellenceincare acrossthesector

AboutHouseWorks

HouseWorksisaleadinghomecareagencythathasbeen providingcompassionatein-homecareservicestoseniors inMassachusetts,Maine,NewHampshire,Pennsylvania, andTennesseeforovertwodecades.Foundedin1998,the agencyboastsateamofexperiencedandempathetic caregiverswhodelivervariousservices,includingpersonal care,dementiacare,hometransitionservices,respitecare, and24-hourhomecare.Guidedbytheirproprietary BetterCareatHomeapproach,HouseWorkscombines personalizedcareserviceswithinnovativetechnologyto enhancethewell-beingoftheirclients.

Mike Trigilio

Tim O'Rourke

Pioneering Person-Centered Care in Healthcare Leadership

Intherealmofhealthcareleadership,fewindividuals

standoutlikeTimO'Rourke AsthePresidentof HelpatHome,theleadingnationalproviderofinhomeperson-centeredcare,O'Rourke'sunwavering commitmenttoenhancingthelivesofseniorsandpeople withdisabilitieshastransformedthewayweapproachcare forvulnerablepopulations.Withanimpressivetrackrecord andextensiveexperienceinthehealthcareindustry, O'Rourke'sjourneyservesasaninspiringtestamenttothe powerofperson-centeredsupportandinnovation.

AcademicExcellenceandLifelongLearning

Complementinghisleadershipprowess,TimO'Rourke boastsasolidacademicfoundationwithaBachelorof SciencedegreefromNorthernIllinoisUniversity Embracingtheimportanceofcontinuouslearning,his commitmenttolifelongimprovementhasbeeninstrumental inadaptingtotheever-evolvinghealthcarelandscape successfully.

AMissiontoEnableGreatDaysatHome

HelpatHome'smissionrevolvesaroundthecorebeliefthat everyindividualshouldexperienceGreatDaysfilledwith independenceanddignityinthecomfortoftheirhomes.By offeringmeaningfulmomentsandensuringvulnerable populationsreceivethecaretheyneedwithintheirpreferred setting,HelpatHomehassetanewstandardforin-home careservices.O'Rourke'sleadershiphasbeenpivotalin reshapingthehomecareindustry,enablingenhancedcare practices,andredefiningperson-centeredsupport.

ALeaderwithanImpressivePedigree

Arelentlesspursuitofexcellenceinhealthcareleadership hasmarkedTimO'Rourke'sjourneytobecomingthe PresidentofHelpatHome.Withover25yearsof experience,hispassionforimprovingcommunityhealth hasbeenadrivingforcebehindhiscommitmentto enhancingthelivesofvulnerableindividuals.

Beforeassuminghiscurrentrole,O'Rourkeservedasasenior executiveleaderformulti-billiondollarpayerandprovider businesses,drivingclinicalandpopulationhealthcapabilities operations.HisroleasCEOatAscensionComplete,amultistateproviderintegratedMedicareAdvantageplan,earned himwidespreadrecognitionfornavigatingcomplex healthcarelandscapesanddeliveringexceptionaloutcomes.

O'Rourke'sillustrious17-yeartenureatHumanafurther solidifiedhisreputationasatrailblazerintheindustry.His contributionsaspresidentoftheproviderdevelopment segmentandpresidentofitscentraldivisionplayedacrucial roleinshapingHumana'sdirectionandmissiontoimprove thehealthandwell-beingofmillions.

AVisionaryFuture

TimO'RourkecontinuesleadingHelpatHomeonitsmission toprovideperson-centeredcare.Hisvisionforthefuture remainsunwavering.Underhisguidance,theorganizationis poisedtomakefurtherstridesinrevolutionizingin-home care,positivelyimpactingcountlesslives.O'Rourke's commitmenttoenablingGreatDaysforseniorsandpeople withdisabilitiesinspirestheentirehealthcarecommunity

AboutHelpatHome

HelpatHomeisanationalproviderofin-homecareservices forseniorsandpeoplewithdisabilities,covering13states andover169locations.Theircomprehensiverangeof servicesincludespersonalcareassistance,light housekeeping,mealpreparation,transportation, companionship,andspecializedcareforAlzheimer'sand dementia.

Committedtodeliveringhigh-quality,person-centeredcare, HelpatHomeisaccreditedbytheJointCommissionandisa NationalAssociationofHomeCareandHospicemember. Thecompassionateandexperiencedteamofcaregiversis committedtoassistingclientstoliveindependentlyandwith dignity