Home Instead

Home Instead Let us be your trusted home care agency, to help your family keep your aging mother, father, grandparents or friends in their home as they grow older.

We are available 24/7.www.homeinstead.com/419 Home Instead Senior Care provides senior home care services in Andover, MN and the surrounding areas. Services include: Respite care, Alzheimer's care, Outpatient care, Short term recovery, Veteran care, Elderly companionship, Seniors transportation, medication reminders, doctors appointments, live-in companions. Call (763) 792-0041 for your free senior home care assessment.

05/05/2026

Caring for others is meaningful work, but it can also take a toll. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminding our Care Pros that your needs matter too. Take a moment to check in with yourself. You deserve care just as much as you give it. 💚 🎧 Tune into Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts to join our community and find helpful resources for navigating care.

05/04/2026

“I don’t see a client. I see my mom, I see my dad, just the joy of helping somebody.”

Francisca Uvah’s life has been defined by service. Originally from Nigeria, she built a career as a psychology professor, raised four grandchildren, and mentored incarcerated individuals before joining Home Instead at the encouragement of her family. Long before becoming a Care Pro, she volunteered driving seniors to meals and appointments simply to brighten their day.

Today, she brings that same tenderness into every home, treating each client like family and creating moments of music, laughter, and connection that stay with families long after her shift ends. This level of care is exactly why Home Instead recognized her as one of 10 Care Pros of the Year.

Meet all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

05/01/2026

Caregiving doesn’t always require big changes.
Sitting down. Switching to pump-top bottles. Using towels to support privacy and dignity.

In this episode of , occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong and Dr. Lakelyn share simple, practical ways to make personal care routines easier and more comfortable.

🎙️Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

04/30/2026

Lindsay says it best – your inner and outer worlds work together to create a dignified aging experience.

In this episode of , our host and gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn sits down with occupational therapist and EquipMeOT founder, Lindsay DeLong to talk about personal care, independence, and practical ways you can age with dignity.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

Joy believes care starts with seeing the person, not just their condition.She would sit beside her client’s bed, read he...
04/29/2026

Joy believes care starts with seeing the person, not just their condition.

She would sit beside her client’s bed, read her books to her, and ask how she wanted to show up each day. By focusing on who she was—not what she had lost—Joy helped her rebuild confidence and identity. Over time, those small moments led to something bigger.

If you’re looking for care that supports independence and helps your loved one feel like themselves again, learn more at HomeInstead.com.

Kathryn knows personal care is about more than routines. It’s about helping someone feel like themselves again.By slowin...
04/28/2026

Kathryn knows personal care is about more than routines. It’s about helping someone feel like themselves again.

By slowing things down and involving her clients in each step, she helps them stay confident, capable, and seen. Even small moments, like a compliment or painting nails, can bring back a sense of identity and joy.

If you’re looking for care that supports independence without taking it away, learn more about personalized in-home care at HomeInstead.com.

04/27/2026

"You have to go with their pace of life, their level."

Kathryn Bolissian brings lived experience to her role as a Care Pro with Home Instead. As a mother of three, including her youngest daughter who lives with Angelman Syndrome, she knows what it means to navigate medical appointments, long nights, and the quiet responsibility of being someone’s steady advocate.

Clients value the calm she carries into their homes, whether she is preparing comforting homemade meals, creating routines that bring stability, or offering reassurance during uncertain moments. She shows up steady, patient, and ready to help.

Check out all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year stories here: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

04/27/2026

“You want each person to enjoy their day, no matter what their challenges are.”

After more than 40 years advocating for individuals with disabilities and helping families keep loved ones at home, Marie thought she had retired for good. But she missed the connection. In 2020, she joined Home Instead — and families are so glad she did.

Marie learned to count in Japanese so she and her client could do physical therapy exercises together, cheering at the end and even playing balloon volleyball (their record is 54 volleys!). Families call her a “walking angel” for the calm, creativity, and gentle humor she brings to those living with dementia or Parkinson’s.

Through music, crafts, movement, and meaningful connection, Marie helps every day feel joyful, meaningful, and full of dignity.

Marie is one of our 2025 Care Pros of the Year. Learn more about her story and meet the rest of this year’s honorees: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

04/24/2026

Caregivers: You’re trying to get out the door. 🏃🏽Getting dressed is taking longer. Brushing hair takes a few extra minutes. It would be faster to just step in and do it yourself.
But rushing through these moments can take away something important. 🤔

In this episode of , occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong shares why slowing down, asking questions, and working together can help preserve independence and dignity in everyday routines.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

We are all aging. At some point, everyone will experience changes that impact how we move, care for ourselves, or suppor...
04/24/2026

We are all aging. At some point, everyone will experience changes that impact how we move, care for ourselves, or support others. Having the right knowledge and tools can make that journey easier.

In this episode of , occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong shares practical ways to navigate those moments with confidence.

🎙️Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

04/22/2026

What if the goal in dementia care isn’t to correct, but to connect? 💜

In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn and Carmen Bowman share how validation means accepting your loved one’s reality, even when it’s rooted in the past.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://apple.co/4bPhJUN

04/20/2026

“It’s really fantastic just to know that the work that I do counts.”

When Maureen joined Home Instead in 2019, advocacy and caregiving became her daily work. She has prevented choking incidents, caught a client mid-fall on a staircase, and sat through long, emotional afternoons with those facing Parkinson’s, dementia, or hospice. Families rely on her when situations feel overwhelming because she brings steadiness, practical skill, and a presence that helps people feel less alone.

Maureen is one of our 2025 Care Pros of the Year. Learn more about her story and meet the rest of this year’s honorees: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

So much heart behind every act of care 💚Caregivers, we see you.
03/27/2026

So much heart behind every act of care 💚
Caregivers, we see you.

To the caregivers pouring so much into others—this one’s for you ☕💚
03/20/2026

To the caregivers pouring so much into others—
this one’s for you ☕💚

Talking to your loved one about aging and care needs can be one of the hardest—and most important—conversations you’ll h...
03/16/2026

Talking to your loved one about aging and care needs can be one of the hardest—and most important—conversations you’ll have.

But waiting for a crisis makes everything harder. With a little preparation, you can help ensure that your loved one’s wishes are heard, understood, and respected.

Learn more about how to have the care conversation with our free toolkit: https://bit.ly/4l9pffP

Caregivers = heroes.Comfy shoes and all. 🦸‍♀️👟
03/13/2026

Caregivers = heroes.
Comfy shoes and all. 🦸‍♀️👟

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