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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

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! Be sure to share the love and kindness with the aging adults you hold close to your heart today.

Provide the help and companionship seniors need, now more than ever. Join our team of professional CAREGivers today.

Are you looking to make a difference, but can’t find time to volunteer? Here’s a quick and fun way to help brighten a senior’s day with just a few kind words.

Look for these 5 your aging loved one might be experiencing isolation when celebrating the holidays virtually or in a safe, socially distant way. #HomeInstead # #caregiving # #COVID19

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Learn what can impact an older adult's mental health and what resources are available for family caregivers caring for an aging adult with mental health issues.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As we've all been using technology more to stay connected as we're spending more time at home, it's important to keep online safety top of mind. Can you and your aging loved one spot an online scam? Take the quiz to find out.