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06/20/2024

🌄💜 In recent years, the summer solstice has taken on an additional meaning through "The Longest Day" initiative by the Alzheimer's Association®. This event is designed to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

The summer solstice reminds us of the power of light and the importance of community. By aligning this symbolic day with Alzheimer’s awareness, we can shine a spotlight on this critical issue and work together to support those affected by the disease.

On June 20, 2024 - the longest day of the year - teams around the world will come together to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. Put your passion to good work. Start a team and join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

06/19/2024

Today, we honor the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought tirelessly for freedom. ✊🏽 Together, we can build a world that values and respects the rights and dignity of every person, regardless of their race or background. 🌍❤️ ➡️ Learn More: juneteenth.com

06/18/2024

Learn how our compassionate Care Professionals can deliver the practical and emotional care, respite and comfort a family deserves throughout the hospice experience. 💖

Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

06/17/2024

📚 Finding resources for dementia caregiving is crucial as it ensures you and your family have the support and tools needed to provide effective and compassionate care.

In episode 26 of , Dr. Lakelyn is joined by dementia expert and advocate Carrie Aalberts to talk about the top 10 resources that all dementia family caregivers should know.

🎧 Stream it for free here 👉 https://bit.ly/3usanEM

06/16/2024

🙌 Happy Father's Day!

Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, or mentor, your dedication and care shape our world in the most beautiful ways. Thank you for all the sacrifices, the wisdom shared, and the countless memories made.

Here's to the ones who taught us how to ride bikes, cheered us on at our games, and were always there with a comforting hug. Your role in our lives is irreplaceable. Enjoy your day – you deserve it!

06/16/2024

👨‍👧‍👦 Celebrating all the amazing father figures in our lives this Father's Day! 💙 From the dads to stepdads, grandpas, uncles, and mentors - your love and support make a world of difference. Thank you for the sacrifices, wisdom, and priceless memories.

Here's to the ones who taught us to ride, cheered us on, and always offered a shoulder to lean on. Your influence is immeasurable - enjoy your well-deserved day! 🎉

06/14/2024

🌈 Care is care, no matter who you are. During Pride Month, Home Instead celebrates the beauty of the differences that propel us forward.

Whether it's in the comfort of one’s home or in the workplace, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone in our community can thrive – where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered.💜

06/13/2024

💜 Home Instead Care Professionals have the confidence and compassion to take on the world. They are the heart and soul in all that we do.

Find out more about this rewarding profession ⏩ https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

06/12/2024

🙆 Understanding Alzheimer's and dementia is crucial for providing the best care for your loved ones. Early signs of dementia include memory issues that disrupt daily life, confusion with time or place, and changes in mood or personality. Dementia typically progresses through three stages: early, middle, and end.

Home Instead offers person-centered care to honor and preserve the dignity of those affected. Learn more about symptoms, stages, and care strategies to support those living with Alzheimer's 👇

Recognize the signs, symptoms, and stages associated with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, including Lewy Body.

06/11/2024

🧠 Exciting news in the fight against Alzheimer's! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration committee has recommended approval of Eli Lilly and Company's new drug, donanemab. This promising treatment has shown potential in slowing the progression of the disease, bringing hope to millions of patients and their families.

On Monday, a panel of independent advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted to endorse Eli Lilly’s drug donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, agreeing that it was safe and effective.

06/10/2024

💜 Coping with a progressive condition takes patience, empathy, and love. Our specialized Care Professionals, trained in Alzheimer's and other dementias, are here to support your family. 👋 Discover more today.

Home Instead provides personalized home care services for aging adults, safely in their own homes. Learn how we can help seniors and families.

06/10/2024

👋 Did you know your *attitude* can be the biggest barrier to taking care of yourself and your loved one?

In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn welcomes author and caregiving expert Dr. Aaron Blight. They discuss the advantages of reflecting on your caregiving mindset and provide tools to assist you in this process.

✔️ Episode highlights include:
- Understanding how the caregiving journey evolves over time
- Recognizing important inflection points in your caregiving
- Learning a simple exercise to chart your caregiving journey
- Adapting your caregiver mindset over time

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

06/06/2024

We must continue to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease. 💜

06/06/2024

Coping with a progressive condition takes patience, empathy, and love. Our specialized Care Professionals, trained in Alzheimer's and other dementias, are here to support your family. Discover more today.

Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

06/05/2024

🕊️ Don't let misconceptions hold you back from proper end-of-life planning and care. Start the conversation today and take the first step towards a more peaceful and empowered end-of-life journey.

✔️ Check off these 5 common myths to ensure you and your loved ones are well-prepared for the future.

Face the misconceptions about end-of-life planning and care head on for better outcomes.

06/05/2024

😎 As summer nears and the mercury rises, it's crucial to check in on older adults and aging loved ones to keep them safe. Stay informed with essential summer heat safety tips 👉 https://bit.ly/3xtzt27.

06/04/2024

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Find ways to better your brain's health and take the BrainGuide memory questionnaire to assess individual brain health needs.

➡️Answer questions by phone/online to get tailored resources.
➡️Access a wide resource library on brain health.
➡️Find out how to reduce risks.
➡️Learn ways to check memory concerns and support a loved one.

4 steps you or a loved one can take for better brain health.

06/03/2024

😮 Over 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s shares simple steps to boost brain health and memory at any age ➡️ https://bit.ly/3znHdnX.

06/03/2024

Dementia caregiving can feel especially isolating. With
HFC, we offer homecare care grants providing care & companionship to deserving families.

Click the link to find out more ➡️https://bit.ly/3KrYiEh

05/31/2024

👋 Did you know your *attitude* can be the biggest barrier to taking care of yourself and your loved one?

In the latest episode, Dr. Lakelyn welcomes author and caregiving expert Dr. Aaron Blight. They discuss the advantages of reflecting on your caregiving mindset and provide tools to assist you in this process.

✔️ Episode highlights include:
- Understanding how the caregiving journey evolves over time
- Recognizing important inflection points in your caregiving
- Learning a simple exercise to chart your caregiving journey
- Adapting your caregiver mindset over time

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

05/30/2024

⚠️ Don't forget to register for our Alzheimer's focused webinar on June 5!⚠️

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

05/30/2024

Our relationship-centered care approach to dementia caregiving aims to honor who your aging loved one was earlier in life, create opportunities for social interaction and reduce feelings of loneliness. Learn more.

Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

05/29/2024

🍱 Sharing meals with your aging loved one nourishes both body and soul. Try this easy recipe and enjoy quality time and conversation around the table.

▶️ Discover more nutrition tips and recipes at HomeInstead.com/CompanionshipDiet.

Cook up connection with your senior loved one.

05/29/2024

😵 Family caregiving is undoubtedly challenging, but cultivating optimism can make a big difference for all parties.

✔️ Find nine ways to foster more positivity.

Positivity tips for caregivers.

05/28/2024

🎇 Spotlight on 2023 Care Professional of the Year Angie Avritt 🎇

Inspired by her late husband’s fight with Parkinson’s, Angie became a Home Instead Care Professional in 2021. During her time with Home Instead, Angie has quietly gained a reputation at her Home Instead Urbandale, Iowa office, and community for going the extra mile to help her fellow Care Pros and provide outstanding care to her clients.

She is known for picking up shifts on various holidays to ensure her team can spend more time with their families; advocating for fundraisers such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s; and sharing her personal experience and knowledge on Parkinson’s care to better prepare fellow Care Pros for their jobs.

Angie, who hails from the Philippines, also has a talent for building trust with her clients through intentional listening and asking questions to better their daily lives. One of the ways she's learned to connect with a particular client is through a mutual love for music; engaging with them by singing karaoke songs -- a hobby she has long shared with family and friends.

Thank you for all that you do, Angie! We are thrilled to honor you as a Rising Star Care Pro of the Year! 💜 ❤️

05/28/2024

⛈️ Stay ahead of the storm! Join Dr. Lakelyn for the latest episode of as she sits down with Emergency Response Specialist Jen Masotja-Wright for must-know severe weather safety advice.

- Discover essential prep tips, pack your emergency kit like a pro, and ensure your elderly family members are protected. 🌪️🔐

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

05/27/2024

🗽 On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their legacy lives on in our hearts.

05/27/2024

🗽 Today, we pay tribute to the fearless heroes who gave everything for our nation. Their courage will never be forgotten. 💙

05/24/2024

🎉✈️ 90 and flying high! Muriel's dream took off with the amazing support of Home Instead Bedford team! What a way to celebrate a milestone birthday! 🎂🎈

“Who would have thought that 90 is the age when I get to fly a plane?”

05/24/2024

⛈️ Stay ahead of the storm! Join Dr. Lakelyn for the next episode of as she sits down with Emergency Response Specialist Jen Masotja-Wright for must-know severe weather safety advice.

- Discover essential prep tips, pack your emergency kit like a pro, and ensure your elderly family members are protected. 🌪️🔐

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

05/22/2024

🌟 Elevate Lives & Grow Your Career with Home Instead! 🌟

We're on a mission to hire 35,000 passionate Care Professionals in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Be part of a thriving workforce dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults.

Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

05/22/2024

Home Instead is hiring 35,000 Care Professionals in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Care Pros not only provide invaluable services that better the lives of older people, they are also part of one of the fastest growing and highly regarded workforces in the world.

Join us today! 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

05/21/2024

Providing care for an elderly family member is likely one of the most difficult aspects of adulthood. Often, there are no clear-cut solutions, and navigating the complexities of their care can feel overwhelming without a definitive guidebook.

For those who care for loved ones from afar, additional challenges and pressures can emerge. However, it's important to remember that support can come from various sources. 💜

✔️ Here are some suggestions tailored to long-distance caregivers, aimed at easing the burden.

Long-distance caregiving could leave you feeling exhausted, guilty and angry. A plan can help relieve the stress.

05/21/2024

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

05/20/2024

😴 With today’s busy routines, sleep is often measured by how much coffee we’ll need to get through the next day. But quality sleep -- and its benefits -- can’t be countered with espresso shots.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), sleep is important to a number of our brain’s most critical functions, including how nerve cells communicate with each other.

✔️ Here are 10 ways you can create a better sleep routine, and in turn, improve your brain’s health.

Developing a sleep routine is essential to our overall health and wellbeing, especially our brain health. Toxins are flushed from our brains as we sleep and our body heals tissue. Sleep also helps to consolidate and strengthen memory. Evaluate your own...

05/20/2024

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

✅ Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

05/16/2024

👋 Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Older adults are a demographic particularly vulnerable to mental health disorders. In fact, some studies have shown that roughly 30% of those 60+ suffer with anxiety and depression -- with as many as 8.4 million family members in the U.S. caring for loved ones with some form of mental illness.

💪 Learn more about the unique challenges mental health face, how to cope, and tips to provide better care.

Resources and guidance to help family caregivers who are caring for seniors loved ones with emotional or mental health conditions

05/16/2024

👀 Did you observe cognitive or physical changes with mom during your recent visit?

According to a study conducted by Home Instead, one in five Americans have noticed a significant decline in the well-being of their aging loved ones in the past year. Additionally, one-third expressed concerns about their loved ones losing independence and feeling uncertain about how to provide assistance.

👇 Click the link to learn more about this study and discover caregiving resources that can support both you and your family. 🤗

According to a recent study by Home Instead, 1 in 5 Americans saw a noticeable decline in an aging loved one's well-being while together over the holidays.