8 New Home Care Books Reshaping the Industry in 2025

What if everything you knew about transitioning from facility-based care to home care was missing a critical perspective? Michelle Portsmouth's experience as a caregiver who made that exact shift informs this concise, 94-page guide that demystifies the challenges of home care for trained professionals. You get grounded insights into the subtle yet vital differences in care environments, along with practical considerations for navigating the Health Care Aide community’s unique demands. Chapters clarify how to adapt skills formerly applied in institutional settings to home-based contexts — essential for anyone preparing to work in or receive long-term home care. This book is best suited for caregivers seeking realistic preparation and for families wanting a deeper understanding of professional home care nuances.

Unlike most home care guides that cover broad caregiving strategies, Kat Y. focuses sharply on the practical demands of documentation through a detailed OASIS Visit Checklist. This book walks you through capturing crucial patient data—from vital signs to cognitive assessments—using pre-formatted sections that simplify compliance with OASIS guidelines. You’ll learn how to organize patient information, functional independence measures, and mental status assessments clearly and efficiently, which benefits clinicians seeking to improve workflow and communication. While particularly useful for home health professionals, anyone involved in patient care documentation can gain clarity and structure from this straightforward approach.

This tailored book explores the latest 2025 developments in home care with a focus on your unique background and goals. It reveals emerging discoveries and fresh insights that are reshaping caregiving, patient support, and home care management. By concentrating on the newest trends and research relevant to your interests, the book delivers content that matches your experience and desired outcomes. It examines advances in technology, care techniques, and regulatory changes, offering a personalized exploration that keeps you informed and prepared for evolving challenges. This approach ensures you engage deeply with the most current knowledge in a way that fits your home care journey perfectly.

What started as Emily Isbell's personal challenge to regain control over her home care business evolved into a blueprint for leaders in the industry facing similar pressures. You learn how to implement systems that align your administrative team’s efforts, establish key performance indicators to boost revenue and profits, and optimize staffing to minimize administrative costs—all drawn from Isbell's experience scaling to seven locations and delivering a million hours of care annually. This book serves those managing or growing home care operations who want to avoid burnout and build sustainable leadership practices. Specific chapters detail how to empower teams to function autonomously when you’re not present, a crucial insight for round-the-clock care management.

What happens when hands-on experience in caregiving meets clear, accessible guidance? Home Care Aide Network delivers a grounded resource that walks you through the realities of becoming an in-home caregiver, from building genuine relationships with clients to managing your own wellbeing. You’ll gain insight into emotional support techniques, state-specific regulations, and pathways for career advancement, all laid out in straightforward chapters like stress management and licensing essentials. If you’re ready to enter or grow in this demanding yet rewarding field, this book offers a practical map without sugarcoating the challenges involved.

Gregg Mazza's decades of hands-on experience in running home care businesses led to a candid exploration of the revenue challenges many owners face. He shares a framework developed through personal struggle and success that teaches you how to identify and close the financial gaps in your home care operation without resorting to pushy sales tactics. Chapters detail strategies for scaling revenue while maintaining strategic focus, featuring real examples from Mazza’s journey to generating over $1 million in new revenue within a year. If you're managing a home care agency and want to grow sustainably while staying true to your mission, this book offers practical insights tailored to your unique industry pressures.

This tailored book explores future-ready home care strategies crafted specifically for your role and interests. It covers emerging developments and discoveries expected by 2025, offering a deep dive into innovative approaches that can reshape caregiving practices. By focusing on your background and goals, it reveals insights into adapting to new challenges and technologies in home care. The content matches your unique needs, allowing you to stay ahead of evolving standards and research. This personalized resource examines how fresh knowledge and trends can be integrated into your daily workflow, equipping you with a forward-thinking perspective on sustainable, effective home care.

La’Tyra Murray draws from her personal experience launching a home care business to guide you through the emotional and practical hurdles of starting your own venture. She addresses common doubts and fears head-on, encouraging you to cultivate faith alongside business skills. Chapters focus on foundational concepts like mindset shifts, overcoming procrastination, and basic business setup tailored to home care. If you’re someone who’s hesitated to begin this journey or felt overwhelmed by the process, this book offers grounded encouragement and clear steps to move forward. It’s particularly suited to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking motivation and a realistic starting framework rather than exhaustive operational manuals.

Drawing from practical needs in household management, Romardos created this log book to help organize and track home care supplies efficiently. You learn how to maintain detailed records of cleaning products, disposables, laundry items, paper goods, and pest control materials, which can lead to better inventory control and cost savings. This book suits anyone responsible for managing household supplies or small-scale home care operations, providing a straightforward system to avoid overstocking or running out of essentials. For example, the log’s layout encourages consistent updates that reveal usage patterns over time, supporting smarter purchasing decisions. It’s a useful tool if you value order and want to optimize your home care budget without complex software.

After analyzing the challenges faced by over 52 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S., Lance A. Slatton crafted this guide to provide a clear roadmap through the emotional and practical complexities of caregiving. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of your loved one’s need for care, navigate legal and financial preparations, and manage the shifting emotional dynamics with empathy, especially in chapters like "Recognizing the Shifts" and "The Basics of Caregiving." The book also covers essential at-home care strategies and ways to avoid burnout, making it a solid companion for anyone stepping into the caregiver role. If you’re seeking straightforward guidance rooted in real experience, this book offers actionable clarity without overwhelming jargon.