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SOLENVIA Sets New Dementia Care Standards
By Sean Krofssik | skrofssik@courant.com | Hartford Courant SOLENVIA Caregivers has announced a strategic shift in its franchise operations by integrating Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) training as a foundational requirement for all franchise owners. This initiative moves beyond optional education, establishing a new national benchmark for specialized senior home care services. Elevating Franchise Standards By embedding formal credentialing into its business model, SOLENVIA ensures…
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CT man founded a company after experiencing unreliable home care for his dad. Now its going national
By Sean Krofssik | skrofssik@courant.com | Hartford Courant Madison resident Bryan Dylewski founded Middletown-based Solenvia in 2014 after experiencing unreliable home care for his ailing father. Twelve years later, his company is on the verge of going national. Solenvia, formally known as The HomeAides, is expanding its transportation and caregiver reliability model nationally through franchising. The company is finalizing six to…
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SOLENVIA Caregivers signs first franchise agreement in Tampa
Originally posted at https://franchisemagazineusa.com/solenvia-caregivers-first-franchisee/ SOLENVIA Caregivers, a senior homecare franchise with emphasis on providing responsive, reliable care and dementia expertise, today announced the signing of their first franchise agreement. The two-territory deal will see husband-and-wife team Shaun and Jaminy Seagriff bring SOLENVIA’s brand of genuinely informed senior care to Pinellas and Hillsborough counties in greater…
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When Should You Hire a Caregiver for an Elderly Parent? 12 Warning Signs
Knowing when to hire a caregiver for an elderly parent isn’t always easy. Many families wait until a serious accident, medical emergency, or major decline makes the decision unavoidable. But caregiving support doesn’t have to begin only after a crisis. Small changes in an older parent’s daily routine—such as missed medications, difficulty preparing meals, frequent…
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How to Talk to an Aging Parent About Home Care Without Causing Conflict
Talking to an aging parent about home care can be difficult. Even when you have their best interests at heart, bringing up caregivers, daily assistance, or changes to their routine may make them feel like they’re losing their independence. The good news is that how you start the conversation can make a significant difference. Instead…
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Home Care vs. Nursing Home in Connecticut: Costs, Care & Quality of Life
Choosing between home care and a nursing home in Connecticut is a major decision for families. It affects not only the level of care a loved one receives, but also their daily routine, independence, finances, and overall quality of life. The right choice depends on the person’s medical needs, safety, ability to live independently, family…
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Medication Management for Seniors: What Happens When Nobody’s Watching
Your father’s pill organizer is full on Tuesday. By Friday, half the compartments are still untouched. Your mother takes her blood pressure medication when she remembers, which lately means she doesn’t take it at all on the days nobody calls to remind her. Your uncle ran out of his diabetes medication two weeks ago and…
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Agency vs. Independent Caregiver: What Connecticut Families Need to Know Before Hiring
You have decided your parent needs a caregiver. Now comes the question that trips up almost every family in Connecticut: do you hire through an agency, or do you find someone independently? On the surface, independent hiring looks cheaper. You find a caregiver through a personal referral or an online posting, negotiate an hourly rate,…
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How to Talk to Your Parent About Accepting Home Care
You have noticed the signs. Maybe the kitchen is not as clean as it used to be. Maybe your mother mentioned she skipped lunch because standing at the stove felt like too much effort. Maybe your father fell last month and brushed it off, but you saw the bruise on his arm three weeks later.…
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Home Care vs. Nursing Home in Connecticut – A Real Cost Comparison for 2026
When a family in Connecticut reaches the point where a parent or spouse needs daily help, the first question is almost always the same: What’s this going to cost? The second question, which matters just as much, is whether the money goes further at home or in a facility. The answer depends on how many…
