Home Care Association of America

That's a wrap on #HCAOA2026! 🎉 To the 800+ attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers who joined us at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld: THANK YOU. You made these two days unforgettable. What a ride it was: 🎬 Henry Winkler kicked things off with a keynote full of heart, humor and resilience 💡 Breakout sessions on compliance, AI, recruiting, revenue growth and caregiver retention 🔥 A candid fireside chat on what's working, what's changing and what's next in home care 🚢 A cruise-themed networking reception that had the exhibit hall buzzing ⭐ Louie Gravance on why service is a superpower 🏆 And the moment we all waited for: congratulations to Ingrid Mwansa of B'zoe Care, our 2026 Caregiver of the Year! The energy, ideas and connections from this week will carry our industry forward, and we're so grateful to everyone who made it happen. Missed a moment or want to relive it? Catch all the highlights here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gE2k8_Cs See you next year in Las Vegas! 🎰 Sept. 27–28, 2027 at the Rio. #HomeCare #NationalHomeCareConference #Caregivers #HomeCareIndustry

Two days, dozens of sessions and a room full of home care's leaders scaling their impact together. The 2026 National Home Care Conference wrapped today with a session on what it takes to grow. Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn. More reflections coming soon. #HCAOA2026

Every year, HCAOA's Caregiver of the Year award recognizes one caregiver, chosen from hundreds of nominations, who represents the best of our industry. This year, that caregiver is Ingrid Mwansa of B'zoe Care in Lynnwood, Wash. Congratulations to Ingrid and to our four regional finalists: Kudirat Akinshiju, Lisa Ilomin, Elva “Mitsy” Rice and Rhonda Wilson. Thank you to Paradigm Senior Services, this year's award sponsor, for honoring caregivers like Ingrid who make it possible for people to age in place. #COTY2026 #homecare B'zoe Care, Home Helpers Home Care of Thousand Oaks, Custom Home Care, LLC Village Caregiving BAYADA Home Health Care

From "Ayyy" to an Emmy: Henry Winkler opened #HCAOA2026! 🎤 The legendary actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author behind the Fonz on Happy Days and his Emmy-winning turn on HBO's Barry, who has also written more than 40 children's books inspiring young readers who learn differently, kicked off our conference with a morning that was as entertaining as it was meaningful. Henry shared his life story of overcoming challenges, told with the humor and heart only he can bring. What a way to start! 👍

They're here! 🎉 Our 2026 Caregiver of the Year finalists are arriving at conference, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome them. These remarkable caregivers show up every day with compassion, skill, and heart for the clients and families they serve, and this week, it's our turn to show up for them. On Tuesday, we'll celebrate these finalists and honor the incredible work happening in home care across the country. 💙 Join the celebration! Watch the video below and help us give them the welcome they deserve. #CaregiverOfTheYear #HCAOA #HomeCare #Caregivers #CelebrateCaregivers

This year's candidates for the 2026 HCAOA Board of Directors election are set.  Candidates are running for corporate seats and independent seats. Learn about each one's background and priorities in the Board Election Guide before voting opens September 28. https://lnkd.in/deG6mt7K #HomeCare #HCAOA

🏠 Session Spotlight: Connecticut Home Care Policy and Legislative Review The 2026 legislative session brought significant changes for home care in Connecticut. What do they mean for your agency, and what comes next? At the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter Conference, chapter leaders will share an update on the most significant state legislative and policy developments from the 2026 session, an overview of key priorities, and a look at what lies ahead for home care. Panelists: 🎤 Marlene Chickerella, Chair, HCAOA Connecticut; Owner, B&M Homemaking 🎤 Jonah Francis, Vice Chairman, HCAOA Connecticut; President, Pansy Homecare Service 🎤 Mario D'Aquila, Chairman, HCAOA Connecticut DSS Medicaid Committee; COO, Assisted Living Services, Inc. 🎤 Matthew Hallisey, Government Affairs Consultant, HCAOA Connecticut 📅 November 17, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Rocky Hill Register now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/ggsbU36W #HomeCare #Connecticut #HomeCareAdvocacy #HealthcarePolicy #HCAOA

✨ Associate Member Showcase | Senior Place We’re pleased to welcome Senior Place to HCAOA. The company is dedicated to helping home care agencies strengthen referral relationships, streamline outreach, and drive sustainable growth. Senior Place is a simple, all-in-one CRM built specifically for home care agencies. By bringing referral sources, leads, follow-up, tasks, and documents together in one intuitive platform, Senior Place helps agency owners and marketers build stronger relationships, stay connected with referral partners, and turn more opportunities into care. 👉 Discover how Senior Place can help your agency prioritize outreach, simplify follow-up, and grow your referral network: https://lnkd.in/gqTs7Pgq Thanks for joining the HCAOA community!

#HCAOA2026 is one week away.  One registration gets you every session, the keynote, hosted meals, the evening reception, and full access to the exhibit hall — all in one place, no RFP required.  This is the week to register and lock in your plans.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gztuAZW7 #HCAOA2026 #HomeCare  

Have you added your voice yet? Family caregivers provide billions of hours of unpaid care every year, often at real cost to their own finances. The Credit for Caring Act (S.925/H.R.2036) would help offset that cost with a tax credit of up to $5,000. It takes two minutes to send a message to Congress. Join home care advocates across the country this Healthy Aging Month: https://lnkd.in/g6ZhgVvv #HealthyAgingMonth #HomeCare #CreditForCaring