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Spring break isn’t just for college kids. As the weather gets warmer, there are a variety of safe and fun activities for older adults to experience. See how you and your loved one can get involved! #HomeInstead

Personal care needs like bathing, dressing, grooming and more is something a CAREGiver is happy to help with. Get more info:

As we age, we lose muscle mass. Walking and easy strength training activities can help strengthen weak muscles. Lace up your shoes and invite a friend to join you on a stroll today.

Happy 80th birthday to you, Phyllis! You're a special member of our Home Instead family and we love your passion advocating for older adults. "There is no better advocate for older adults than Phyllis Hegstrom. For more than 20 years she has been a tireless champion for seniors who wish to age with dignity and respect. When I think of Phyllis I am reminded of Gandhi's quote, Be the change you wish to see in the world. Phyllis is one who is truly being that change. She is an inspiration and a blessing for us at Home Instead and older adults around the world." - Paul Hogan, Founder, Home Instead

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 14-20) and tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day! We have 5 ideas you can do to show some kindness to older adults in your communities. Read more. #RandomActsOfKindness #ExploreTheGood #MakeKindnessTheNorm #ImReadytoCare #HomeInstead https://bit.ly/3rT67aG

Growing older forces change. And that change often impacts areas of life such as living choices, driving, relationships and dating, financial choices, health and end of life, but many families aren't talking about it. Create an aging plan for yourself or help a loved one with this free, downloadable guide. https://bit.ly/36js9el #HomeInstead #aging #caregiving

Senior care professionals, through March 6, you can earn up to 1 continuing education credit when you register to view our American Society on Aging webinar: Prepare to Care: Create an Aging Roadmap. You'll learn: What to expect as an older adult progresses from independence to needing more support How to help families guide the conversation on sensitive subjects such as health, finances, and end of life Tools to help aging adults develop a plan to prepare them... for their long-term care needs as they age Trends in products and services to support the increasing needs of older adults as they age in place View the recording now. https://bit.ly/36Vifjt #HomeInstead #seniorcare #aging #caregiving #homecare #professionaldevelopment

The importance of proper nutrition for older adults cannot be overstated, but for some who live alone, cooking nutritious meals for one can be difficult. Senior care professionals can earn free continuing education credit in our 11/4 American Society on Aging webinar. Join to learn: Causes and warning signs of poor nutrition Potential risks associated with eating alone Nutritional guidelines for older adults Tips and resources for healthy cooking for one... Register below. See more

We're ready to inspire more people to care about seniors and senior-related causes. See how a simple letter to a senior can brighten the day for you and the recipient! Join our pen pal campaign to help end senior isolation and loneliness!

COVID-19 has impacted us all differently and researchers are gathering data. You have the opportunity to take part in a global survey focused on the impact of loneliness and isolation during COVID-19. Take the anonymous survey today.

Use this extra time at home to do a home safety check. Gerontologist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, April Ibarra walks through the main areas of the house to check, safety hazards to be looking for and how to fix them. Watch now.

Encouraging older adults to practice cyber safety can go a long way toward protecting their identity and sensitive personal information. 6 tips to help keep the senior in your life from being a target online.

Did you know 22% of U.S. adults say they often or always feel lonely? The impact of loneliness on seniors is even higher. In this Hallmark Home & Family segment, learn what you can do at home to brighten an senior's day and get inspired to spread kindness to older adults in your community.

CAREGivers help seniors with social engagement and activities of daily living like meal preparation and household duties. Learn more about becoming a professional caregiver.

Home Instead and HFC proudly partner together to offer a much-needed grant program that provides free, in-home care relief for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. How it works The Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Grant Program provides in-home care, delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead CAREGiver, to give family members caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease a break. Two types of grants are available: ... Recharge Respite Grant - 50 hours of respite care Extended Relief Respite Grant - 6 months of respite care Apply for a grant today https://bit.ly/3lEe3cT

Keeping our aging loved ones well during a global health pandemic is of utmost concern. Asking these 7 questions can help families decide if multigenerational living makes sense and meets everyone's needs.

Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated increasing their risk for health issues and lowering their overall quality of life. See how a becoming a pen pal can positively impact an isolated senior’s life.

Have you or a loved one considered what you'll do when you retire? After traditional retirement, many older adults are unretiring and finding jobs that fuel their passions and purpose. Hear more about what it means to #UnRetireYourself in this Hallmark Channel USA Home & Family segment and then visit www.UnRetireYourself.com.