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A few recent 5-star Google Reviews from family members of our clients.

This is why we do what we do.
To Us, It’s Personal.
If you’re looking for a career with purpose and impact, it might be time to consider becoming a caregiver for older adults. Learn more about a career in caregiving.
Use these 10 conversation starters for a meaningful communication with a loved one with .

Keeping an older adult's mind and body active and healthy can not only prevent frailty, but in some cases, reverse it. Use the suggestions to incorporate activities to enrich all aspects of an aging loved one’s life.

December Care Professional of the Month – Leisha C.

We are thrilled to announce Leisha as the recipient of the prestigious Home Instead Markham Care Professional of the Month award for December 2022. Leisha has been a valuable member of the Home Instead Markham team for over a year, and we are incredibly grateful to have her on board.

During her tenure, Leisha has worked with multiple clients, gaining valuable experience, and utilizing her caregiving skills. She is dedicated to building deeper connections with her clients to ensure they receive the best care possible in a comfortable and welcoming environment. With a sweet, soft-spoken, kind-hearted, and caring nature, Leisha is truly one of a kind. She is independent and can tackle any challenge that comes her way.

Read more about Leisha's experience on our website to find out more about why she was chosen for this award.
"Join our February 1st American Society on Aging webinar: “Ethical Decision Making for Working with Older Adults.” Learn more about the ethical considerations of working with older adults and the resources available to help support professionals and family caregivers. Consider complex family dynamics, addressing end-of-life wishes, preserving dignity and respect, promoting independence, and keeping the individual safe.

Find out about:
👉 Ethical principles of caregiving
👉 The prevention of neglect and abuse
👉 How to support decision making, independence and dignity
👉 Additional resources on the ethics of working with aging
Senior care professionals can earn one continuing education credit with attendance. HomeInstead.com/professionals


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The start of a new year is a perfect opportunity for older adults and caregivers to hit reset and resolve to make commitments that promote healthy aging. Use these aging-friendly resolutions to get started.

Provide the help and companionship older adults need, now more than ever. Join our team of Care Professionals today.
Personal care assistance helps older adults maintain dignity as they age while receiving care needed to stay healthy and independent. Our expert Care Professionals are trained to help with tasks like dressing, grooming and bathing. Find out more.

In case you missed it, catch the replay of our American Society on Aging webinar: “Companionship: The Missing Ingredient in Senior Nutrition.” credit available for senior care professionals until 2/7. Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vcjFSr.

Older adults who eat meals with others take in more nutrients and reap additional benefits like decreased loneliness. Learn how companionship is often the missing ingredient in a healthy diet for an older adult.

Find out about:
👉 The causes and warning signs of poor nutrition
👉 The potential risks associated with eating alone
👉 The benefits of companionship at mealtime
👉 Resources to support nutritious meals for older adults
This time of year, it’s common for both older adults and caregivers to feel down. Surrounding yourself with positive people and making a commitment to healthy habits, can help boost your mood. Get more tips to cultivate optimism.
From safety-proofing bathrooms to navigating delusions, this 9-part video series aims to help caregivers manage common symptoms.

This year's , featured many amazing experts and answered so many good caregiving questions.

Watch this video as Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger shares her top 5 chats from 2022 (with a little bonus at the end).

The video also includes the links to go back and view each of these videos and come back to them whenever you want.

Having The (Healthcare Decision) Talk

Difficult conversations—they go hand-in-hand with parenting, like skinned knees and training wheels. When we’re younger, those tough talks may center around Is the Tooth Fairy real? Where do babies come from? or When can I be ungrounded?

As important as those conversations may have seemed at the time, as we age, the topics between a parent and a now-adult child often shift, and those topics can be even more difficult to discuss, especially when it comes to talking about health care decisions.
"In case you missed it, catch the replay of our American Society on Aging webinar: “Companionship: The Missing Ingredient in Senior Nutrition.” credit available for senior care professionals. Register here ➡️ HomeInstead.com/professionals.

Older adults who eat meals with others take in more nutrients and reap additional benefits like decreased loneliness.

Find out about:
👉 The causes and warning signs of poor nutrition
👉 The potential risks associated with eating alone
👉 The benefits of companionship at mealtime
👉 Resources to support nutritious meals for older adults


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Isha S. has received the Markham's Care Professional of the Month award for November 2022, and we are thrilled to announce her selection.

Isha has been a valued member of the Home Instead Team for a little over a year and she has been a wonderful asset. All the clients that Isha has worked with, rave about how much they appreciate and love her presence. Nurturing, caring, and supportive are a few of the words that come to mind when you think of Isha.

Read more about Isha's experience on our website to find out more about why she was chosen for this award.

Providing the highest quality in-home care for seniors in the Markham area. Now open and accepting clients

Our services include Companionship, Meals and Nutrition, Transportation, Light Housekeeping, Personal Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Respite Care, and more.

Operating as usual

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Older adults who eat most of their meals alone are more than twice as likely to feel lonely. For the next 2 weekends of , we’ll be sharing healthy recipes. Plus, learn how you can improve your aging loved one's nutrition by eating together ➡️ HomeInstead.com/CompanionshipDiet.

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👋 Meet Mya, this week’s outstanding Care Professional from Home Instead in Leesburg, VA, who is recognized by co-workers for the compassion she shows for her clients.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

🤗 Most recently, she was able to turn a difficult situation with a dementia patient into a positive.

🎹 With this particularly challenging patient who continued to refuse care, Mya was able to make a connection and even encourage the client to play the piano from memory.

💕 Now Mya is working with this client 3 days per week.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

5 Ways to Manage Caregiver Guilt and Stress | Home Instead 03/15/2023

5 Ways to Manage Caregiver Guilt and Stress | Home Instead

Many emotions, including guilt, surface when you take on the job of caregiving. Use these strategies to recognize the feelings and focus on the positive.

5 Ways to Manage Caregiver Guilt and Stress | Home Instead Five common sources of caregiver guilt, along with tips to help reduce the strain caregivers feel and take step in the right direction towards self-care.

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Care Professionals have the opportunity to develop their skills over time, with many seeing the role as a path to nursing and other health careers.
Join our team today! 📢 https://bit.ly/3FpcJHb

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Even the simplest acts of , like stopping to chat or offering to carry groceries, can make the day for an .☀️

Home Instead is Recognized as a Leader in Franchising 03/12/2023

Home Instead is Recognized as a Leader in Franchising

Incredibly proud to have received top honors from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times Magazine and the Canadian Franchise Association.

Entrepreneur named Home Instead a Hall of Famer for making its annual Franchise 500 for the 26th consecutive year. Franchise Times named us a Top 10 franchise to buy, and CFA recognized Home Instead for its innovation, charitable work and business model.

These accolades are another reminder of the impact our franchise owners and their teams make in communities across North America. And another reminder that we truly are expanding the world’s capacity to care!

Home Instead is Recognized as a Leader in Franchising Home Instead earns accolades for its leadership in franchising from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and the Canadian Franchise Association.

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Right now, only 1% of all charitable donations in the U.S. go to elder causes. Our SXSW "Growing Good: Creating a Culture of Giving" panel with Meals on Wheels America, One Family Foundation, and Ark Media will dive into the importance of partnerships and funding to support these underserved older adults and the unpaid family caregivers who provide their care.

Super excited to get this program underway! 👉 https://theroadahead.health/

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👋 Meet Kyle, this week’s outstanding Care Professional from Home Instead in Springfield, IL.

🏆 He is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

💕 He has a genuine, kind and calming nature and helps his clients feel comfortable and taken care of.

🤗 Kyle is always willing to do whatever it takes make his client's day better.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

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Did you know that by 2050 the world will be more old than young? Honor's Modern Elderhood panel at SXSW this Saturday will discuss this demographic shift as well as topics like “being old,” and ways we can all feel empowered as we age. We can’t wait!

Check out our programming ➡️ https://theroadahead.health/

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Did you know that more than 75% of all are women, spending as much as 50% more time providing care than men?

On this , we want to recognize the valuable work that the millions of female family caregivers and Care Professionals provide on a daily basis for loved ones, friends, or clients.

👏 We're linking arms with you to support your experience! Thank you for all that you do – today and every day!

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We're excited to have Honor CFO Andrew Steinberg moderating the first of our 3 SXSW panels this weekend. "By the Numbers: Investing in the Future of Aging" will touch on the growing Silver Economy and the importance of funding innovation that betters the care experience for both and older adults.
See the sessions ▶️ https://theroadahead.health/.

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We're so proud to co-host this thought-provoking programming day with Honor at SXSW. Our brands are committed to elevating these conversations to enhance the and support for , their families, and the professional . See the lineup of speakers and sessions ▶️ https://theroadahead.health/.

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Thank you to all the care professionals and family caregivers who are helping to ensure that the process is one full of joy. 🤗

90-year-old Edmonton track star sets new Canadian records | Globalnews.ca 03/06/2023

90-year-old Edmonton track star sets new Canadian records | Globalnews.ca

By leaps and bounds – A 90-year-old man in Edmonton, Canada is setting records in track and field. Read how he overcomes the hurdles of aging through regular exercise and a positive attitude.

90-year-old Edmonton track star sets new Canadian records | Globalnews.ca Arnold Nett, who began training in track and field 35 years ago at the age of 55, has set a long list of records in the sport as a masters competitor.

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When Home Instead and Honor banded together to expand the world's capacity to care, our team of WoW-worthy employees doubled! 🙌 On , we're especially grateful for our team's talents and passion to rally around our core values and mission...AND 📣 introduce our first Power of Wow award winners!


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At Honor, we believe great companies are steered by great people. And in the spirit of , we not only wanted to call out our amazing team members for all that they do, but also introduce our first Power of WoW annual award winners. Learn more about our Power of Wow program 🙌 https://bit.ly/3ydayCC

Congratulations to our four 2022 Power of WoW winners!

Victoria Massey, Accounts Assistant

Tanisha Caballero, Implementation Specialist

Kami Manstedt, Sr. Creative Manager

Mandy Wood, Senior Manager Communications

Are you looking to grow your career at a company that puts people first? Apply today: 📣 https://bit.ly/3Ye2QTe!

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👋 Meet Brady, this week’s outstanding Care Professional from Home Instead in Edwardsville, IL.

🏆 He is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

😊 Brady shows kindness to each person he encounters whether it is a co-worker or client. He takes an interest in the things that his clients enjoy and loves to make them smile.

💕 He is always the first to step up when a fellow Care Pro needs help and is sure to make all Care Pros feel comfortable and welcome.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Franchise Times Ranking 03/01/2023

Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Franchise Times Ranking

Proud and humbled to have been named Franchise Times Magazine Zor Award winner in the America category. Thank you to our franchise owners across the country for your dedication to serving older adults in your communities. We can't expand the world's capacity to care without you!

Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Franchise Times Ranking Home Instead named best “Aging America” franchise to buy in seventh annual Zor Awards.

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Thank you to all the who share activities and create experiences that inspire older adults to find their youthful enthusiasm.

What’s Next After Caring? 02/26/2023

What’s Next After Caring?

When you lose a loved one, there is no “right” way to grieve. Each journey is unique in its five stages of grief. Caregiver Action Network shares ideas for life after and loss.

What’s Next After Caring? When you lose a loved one, there is no one “right” way to grieve. There are some who talk about the “five stages of grief”—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Others argue that these 5 stages are just suggestions, not a road map. Some people may skip right to anger. Some...

'P-Valley' star Brandee Evans shares how she balances her career with being a caregiver to her mother who has MS 02/25/2023

'P-Valley' star Brandee Evans shares how she balances her career with being a caregiver to her mother who has MS

Caregiving calls on anyone, from neighbors, friends, and co-workers to celebrities. Hear one TV star's caregiving journey and tips learned along the way while caring for her mom living with MS.

'P-Valley' star Brandee Evans shares how she balances her career with being a caregiver to her mother who has MS Brandee Evans is known to many as "Mercedes" on "P-Valley," but she is also a caregiver for her mom who has MS. Here are some tips she has for caregivers.

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👋 Meet Lenora, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Lenora from Home Instead in Anderson, SC, is one of the most caring and considerate Care Pros you could have as part of your team.

💕 One word that co-workers use to describe Lenora is “compassionate.” She takes great care of her clients.

👂 Family members of clients love her and how she listens to what they want for their loved ones.

😊 Lenora’s clients smile from ear to ear when Lenora is present.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What? 02/21/2023

Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What?

Whether due to the pandemic or an unexpected illness or injury, since 2020 millions of people have found themselves in the role of family caregiver. If you’re just beginning your journey, use these tips to make it a successful and empowered experience.

Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What? Find ways to navigate personal needs while caring for a loved one.

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Staying positive is so important in the journey. Keep smiling. 😊

02/17/2023

Happy National Caregivers Day!

It takes many different people to care for our society's aging adults. THANK YOU to all the caregivers - especially our very own Care Pros - who have made caring for others their life's work. Happy National Caregivers Day!

Enjoy a little inspiration from Loretta Veney, a good friend of Home Instead, a former family caregiver and fierce caregiver advocate.

If compassionate, meaningful work is your calling, come join our team! 👉 HomeInstead.com/careers.

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👋 Meet Lisa, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Lisa from Home Instead in Wolfeboro, NH, is known for being a great communicator.

✍️ She communicates effectively with the entire office team.

💕 Lisa listens to her clients and responds appropriately and with a caring heart.

🤗 If co-workers could use one word to describe Lisa, it would be “helpful.”

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

Tips to Preserve Intimacy During Spousal Caregiving 02/14/2023

Tips to Preserve Intimacy During Spousal Caregiving

This , remember that, no matter our age, love and intimacy are an important and healthy part of the human experience. For spousal caregivers, that might mean finding new ways to connect. 👇 Tips below.

Tips to Preserve Intimacy During Spousal Caregiving Home Instead offers ways for aging adults to maintain intimacy in marriage even when dealing with a new life chapter.

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We recognize Black History Month with our Honor colleagues in a variety of ways: learning events, resources, and activities to help us celebrate Black heritage and learn more about the contributions of Black Americans to our collective history.

👉 Learn more about the origin of Black History Month and how you can celebrate Black history and culture: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/

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Not many people can say that they make a difference in another person’s life every single day. can and do. We'll never stop being grateful for their dedication and work. Thank you!

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👋 Meet Susan, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Susan from Home Instead in North Ridgeville, OH, is recognized by co-workers and clients as being a thoughtful caregiver.

👂 She demonstrates thoughtfulness every day by being attentive and listening carefully.

👐 This allows Susan to pick up on clients’ changes in condition as well as achievements that they may have accomplished on their own time.

💪 Susan is always willing to step in to help and is the first to recognize when her clients may need more help.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

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HFC's annual CareCon is a free virtual conference on . Designed to educate, inspire, and empower Alzheimer's and dementia family caregivers with support, knowledge, and community. Our gerontologist & advocate Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger will share tips to help cope with behaviors.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3Y5cb0l

Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast 02/07/2023

Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast

Today, more and more people, sandwiched between their own children and a 75+ parent, are tasked with stepping into dual provider roles. Home Instead Gerontologist and caregiver advocate Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger recently was a guest on the Naturally Savvy Health Power Podcast to talk about ways this generation can find personal balance with the added responsibilities.

Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast Home Instead Gerontologist Lakelyn Eichenberger was a recent guest on Health Power podcast to talk about the sandwich generation.

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Every day on the caregiving journey is a chance to learn and grow.🌻

‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable – Minding Our Elders 02/04/2023

‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable – Minding Our Elders

Since Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia symptoms, people often use the words interchangeably, but Alzheimer's and dementia are not interchangeable.

‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable – Minding Our Elders ‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable Dear Carol: Are the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeable? I don’t think they are, but I can’t explain the difference to my mom. Dad’s 87 and still has a decent memory, but he makes poor decisions and worse, he sometimes...

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👋 Meet Alimat, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Alimat from Home Instead in Springfield, IL, puts her clients at ease when she is in their home.

👀 Co-workers use the word “watchful” to describe Alimat because she not only pays attention to what her clients are saying verbally but is also a master of listening to body language.

🤔 She is intuitive and knows that her clients may be telling her something other than what their words are expressing.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

10 Ways to Save Your Senses 02/02/2023

10 Ways to Save Your Senses

Diet, healthy habits, exercise. Learn how older adults can improve their five senses and stay mobile as they age.

10 Ways to Save Your Senses Discover the 10 ways to help minimize the effects of sensory loss in aging adults.

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