Home Instead

Happy New Year! Wishing you a year filled with joy, kindness and good health.

As the premier home care company for seniors, Home Instead understands that our most vulnerable populations need help now more than ever.

Signs your aging parent or loved one may need more help at home

5 tips to help working family caregivers find some balance while caregiving during COVID-19.

Caring for an aging loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? Our free, online courses can help family caregivers understand the symptoms and stages to provide a better quality of life. Each class is 5-15 minutes to accommodate caregiving duties. Learn more.

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

Wishing our clients, CAREGivers, key players and partners a Christmas and holiday season filled with joy.

For 17 yrs, we've helped give gifts to socially isolated #seniors in need. Thx @FoxBusiness & @JHuberHISC for helping #HomeInstead spread holiday cheer & the word about #BeaSantaToaSenior. BeaSantaToaSenior.com #kindness #olderAdults #socialisolation

5 ways to keep your holiday season traditions alive, in new and safe ways to celebrate with aging loved ones. We think #4 is super fun!

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.

Home Instead gerontologist Lakeyln Hogan explains what dementia is and how COVID-19 has impacted those living with the disease and their caregivers in this "Art of Aging" podcast.

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

Even though the holiday season looks different this year, these gift ideas for older adults and aging loved ones are sure to bring a smile, even virtually.

#sponsored In case you missed it #HomeInstead gerontologist & spokesperson Lakelyn Hogan offered tips to #familyCaregiver Bill & wife Heidi caring for #aging parents while raising 2 teens and working. Watch now. #caregiver #olderAdults #drphil

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.

Congratulations Tatyana Vlasova for receiving the CareGiver Award for the month of October 2020! Tatyana has been a CareGiver for Home Instead for over 10 years now! Thank you for All your love & care that you give our clients, we appreciate you and are blessed to have you in our Home Instead family.

Older adults are at a higher risk of isolation and loneliness and it was that way long before COVID-19 disrupted daily life. Learn the difference between being isolated and lonely, risk factors and health implications of loneliness and isolation. Watch now.

For many, talking about end of life wishes is not at the top of the to-do list. The conversation is uncomfortable, to say the least, but it's incredibly important. Join us 10/15 at 12 pm CT for a free #CaregiverChats webinar to learn what it means to live well to the end. Our gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Lakelyn Hogan and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, whose mission is to help people experience the end of life in a way that matches their values and goals, will discuss: ... The importance of end of life planning and how to get started How communities and healthcare systems can work together to improve end of life experiences How COVID-19 has shifted the conversation about end of life planning, grief and loss Register today!