Home Instead Senior Care

We as CAREgivers give it our all! We give a lot of our time to caring for our incredible seniors, but we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Take a moment for yourself today, it will make you a better CAREgiver in the end.

In Senior Care, there are challenging days and good days. testimonials like these are so exciting! Today on Caring.com "The only thing I can say is that the Home Instead people, from Administrators to the caregivers, they are some of the most fantastic, trustworthy, and dedicated people I have ever met. I am happy to trust them in the care of a disabled, elderly Veteran."... Outstanding work!!! Changing lives!!! See more

Hope this puts a smile on your face today like it does on ours!

Hiring Event April 9th at our Auburn office, 173 Palm ave Auburn Ca, 95603. From 10am-1:00pm, we will have interviews on the spot and Our very own caregivers there to answer your questions!! We look forward to seeing you!

Melissa has been with us since 2013 and was chosen to be our March CAREGiver of the month. Multiple clients have rated her a PERFECT 10 out of 10. What clients say about Melissa: "She’s great with my mom." "The daughter absolutely loves Melissa. Daughter said she’s managed a lot of people in her career and she recognizes a Star employee when she sees one." ... "Melissa has a great intuition. She’s helpful but not bossy." And last but not least... "Our family is so grateful for her." Feedback from the office is also so positive: "She’s grown so much, learning new skills to be of more of service to her clients." "Always willing to help cover a shift with a client when she can." "She communicates with the office to keep us in the loop and advocate for her clients." "She’s an amazing team player." A warm and heartfelt congratulations, Melissa, for your exemplary service to our seniors!

Now more than ever- Choosing the right care for your loved one matters! We are here to help, whatever your senior Care needs may be! reach us at livehomeinstead.com or 530-885-3904 916-920-2273

Today we thank all veterans for their service and sacrifices made. The Home Instead network is truly honored to care for many aging veterans and employ veterans who found caregiving as a second career.

Only a qualified physician can conclude with high certainty that a person has Alzheimer's disease, but the following eight symptoms are strongly associated with the disease. If you detect these signs in someone, it would be wise to seek a medical evaluation. https://www.caregiverstress.com//watch-for-alzheimers-sym/

It's difficult to predict how much and what type of long-term care you or your family members will need. Be prepared with this guide to long-term care. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-long-term-care

A homecare career means a work schedule to fit your lifestyle and the opportunity to spend time with seniors. Details:

Where Can I Find Care for a Dying Relative There’s no right place to die. Caregivers should consider the best option for their situation: home, hospital, nursing home, or another place. https://www.nia.nih.gov//where-can-i-find-care-dying-relat

Join gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan on 11/17 for a special #CaregiverChats with our partner Caregiver Action Network. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we'll recognize all that family caregivers do to keep loved ones safe and we'll share resources to make caregiving during a crisis a little easier. Register today.

Have you ever considered signing your loved one up for a clinical trial? There are many opportunities to do so, and clinical trials are critical to advancing research for dementia treatments. CaregiverStress.com had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ilise Lombardo of Axovant Sciences, Inc. to learn about her work in medical research and the importance of patient and caregiver participation in clinical research. https://bit.ly/2THLajP

As it turns out, repressing emotions may take a terrible toll on family caregivers. Research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care network reveals that caregivers who hide their emotions are 2.3 times more likely than other caregivers to have experienced depression since becoming a caregiver. https://www.caregiverstress.com//fam/care-for-caregiver-2/

These 5 preventative actions could keep an older adult you love out of the hospital.

Caregivers can make doctor's appointments easier with these tips on talking with doctors. https://www.nia.nih.gov//doctors-appointments-tips-caregiv

Sharing remember when stories warms the heart of every family member in the room as those special moments of shared history are remembered. When a mind-altering disease like Alzheimer’s or dementia begins affecting the memory of someone you love, shared recollections become all the more important. https://www.caregiverstress.com//8-memory-sharing-activit/

Get advice for caregiving during late-stage Alzheimer's. Read how to keep someone comfortable, care for skin and feet, help with eating, and avoid pressure ulcers. https://www.nia.nih.gov//coping-late-stage-alzheimers-dise

It’s a three-way time pinch that leaves some mothers exhausted and feeling helpless: They have to work outside the home and take care of children and elderly parents. That’s when it’s time to call in reinforcements. https://www.caregiverstress.com//sandwich-generation-women/

Home Instead has been keeping older adults in their homes for over 25 years and understands the importance of safety and connection. If you need support keeping your aging loved one safe at home, we can help.