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26/07/2025

After answering the call to caregiving, Betty June Harp is officially retiring at the vibrant age of 90. 🎉

She’s been the heart of so many meaningful moments with our Louisville team, and while we’ll miss seeing her smile each day, we’re celebrating all she’s given—and all that’s ahead.

Congratulations on your retirement, Betty June. You’re a legend, a light, and yes, finally a lady of leisure. 💜

With all our love,
Your Home Instead family

25/07/2025

Supporting a loved one with dementia doesn’t require grand gestures—it’s often the smallest, most consistent moments that make the biggest difference.

With the right approach, emotional connection, and trusted in-home care, family caregivers can help their loved ones feel secure, included, and appreciated every day.

Learn more about how to help your loved one with dementia feel valued and connected: https://bit.ly/4nafqQZ?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F550116593

25/07/2025

Save this post as your go-to guide for helping older adults stay safe, cool, and cared for all summer long. ⤵

🍋 Try lemon water, herbal iced tea, smoothies, or fresh fruit to make staying hydrated fun and social.

👒 Choose light, breathable fabrics, wide-brimmed hats, and sun-safe accessories to stay cool outdoors.

🕰️ Plan morning porch chats, evening walks, or outdoor music sessions when temperatures are lower.

🧊 Use simple cooling hacks like fans, chilled washcloths, or soaking hands in cool water.

Check out more care resources to help older adults feel seen, safe, and supported: https://bit.ly/40RvDAY

24/07/2025

“No one can do it 24/7."

Even the most devoted caregivers need time to recharge. Respite care isn't just a luxury, it’s a necessity for your well-being and your loved one’s continued care at home. Whether it's for a coffee break, a workout, or simply a moment of quiet, taking time for yourself helps you show up stronger.

💬 How do you make time for yourself as a caregiver?

🎧 Listen to wherever you get your podcasts – link in bio to hear the full episode. ⤴

23/07/2025

We’ve cooked up something yummy for our care community. 😋🍉 Save this refreshing watermelon feta salad recipe for your next meal prep win. Perfect for warm-weather caregiving days!

✨ Bonus: It comes with meaningful conversation starters to help you connect while you share. ✨

Tag us in your photos enjoying it with your loved one—we’d love to see your summer caregiving moments! ☀️

21/07/2025

July Care Professional of the Month: Holly G

Holly joined our team in the fall of 2018, when she and her husband relocated to Golden from their home state of Alabama. When asked what led her to caregiving, she says she was feeling unfulfilled with her life and career, and she saw caregiving as an opportunity to feel a real sense of purpose. She goes further to say that while she knows she is helping her clients, they are also helping her to live her life to its fullest and do something she loves. It is her goal to meet as many clients as possible as that allows for more" loving encounters" with wonderful people she adores spending time with and learning from. She truly feels she is doing what God has called her to do! When she isn’t working with her clients, Holly enjoys gardening, walking her dog, hiking, and traveling. She has a milestone birthday this month and has a big Colorado adventure celebration planned!!!!

Happy Birthday Holly and thank you for the wonderful care you provide and the enthusiasm and professionalism with which you provide it! We are happy to have you on our team for these nearly 8 years and counting!!!!

What makes Home Instead Caregivers so special? Here is a story about our July 2025 Care Professional of the Month.

21/07/2025

June Care Professional of the Month: Jennifer R

Jennifer joined our team back in August of 2024 with a background in assisting autistic individuals and a big heart for seniors, as well as a passion for helping those in her community. Without a lot of caregiving experience, she was confident that she had the qualities and skills to succeed in this new role.

Given the proper Home Instead training courses and support from our staff, Jennifer put her natural skills and characteristics to work and has become one of the favorites among clients and our staff as well! None are likely more pleased to have Jennifer on their care team, than a particular client and her family. While on a shift with this client, Jennifer, seeing her choking, sprang into action with confident, quick, life-saving skills!!! We are all so grateful to Jennifer for her quick reaction, calm demeanor, and compassionate heart!!!

What makes Home Instead Caregivers so special? Here is a story about our June 2025 Care Professional of the Month.

21/07/2025

May Care Professional of the Month: LeeAnne T

LeeAnne’s caregiving journey began unexpectedly after a decade-long career in the jewelry business. Considering retirement, her employer (and owner of the jewelry company), presented her with the opportunity to become a companion to her aging mother. Five years later, that family is forever grateful to LeeAnne for the companionship and compassionate care she provided to their mother, who is now nearing her 96th birthday and is still in touch with LeeAnne. The family describes LeeAnne as caring, thoughtful, loving, supportive, and responsible.

Having witnessed LeeAnne over the past few months, we agree wholeheartedly as we routinely hear from our happy clients and family members about how much they love LeeAnne. We are so blessed to have her on our team!

What makes Home Instead Caregivers so special? Here is a story about our May 2025 Care Professional of the Month.

21/07/2025

April Care Professional of the Month: Elena A

By the time Elena joined Home Instead, she had been a professional caregiver for nearly 20 years and cared for many older adults. Naturally, she brings a high-level skill set and extensive experience with all levels of caregiving. Some who have witnessed her caregiving style and skills, by seeing first-hand how she cared for their loved ones, say that her personality and compassion make her an exceptional caregiver and both clients as well as their families are so lucky to have her on their care team.

In the few months we have gotten to know Elena, we have seen her in action and her ability to provide outstanding care, be a team player, and never let her clients down. Thank you, Elena!! We are proud to have you on our team!

What makes Home Instead Caregivers so special? Here is a story about our April 2025 Care Professional of the Month.

16/07/2025

Omaha local legend and longtime Home Instead friend Mary Maxwell brought her signature wit to our 2009 Convention—confusing the Archbishop for her ride, entering the car wash backwards, and rocking mismatched earrings like a pro. We absolutely LOVE her. 💚😂

15/07/2025

Save this post as your go-to guide for helping older adults stay safe, cool, and cared for all summer long. ⤵

🍋 Try lemon water, herbal iced tea, smoothies, or fresh fruit to make staying hydrated fun and social.

👒 Choose light, breathable fabrics, wide-brimmed hats, and sun-safe accessories to stay cool outdoors.

🕰️ Plan morning porch chats, evening walks, or outdoor music sessions when temperatures are lower.

🧊 Use simple cooling hacks like fans, chilled washcloths, or soaking hands in cool water.

Tap the link for more care resources to help older adults feel seen, safe, and supported. 🔗: https://homeinsteadinc.visitlink.me/8J0IPc

14/07/2025

What do you say when your child asks, “Why doesn’t Grandma remember me?”

If you’re navigating dementia in the family, this quick guide shares 5 ways to help kids stay connected with a grandparent who has memory loss—plus where to find age-appropriate support tools. 👇

💚Check out more tips and resources here: https://bit.ly/4nyVqYE

14/07/2025

When “let’s talk” feels like too much, start small.
In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Amy Friesen, eldercare expert and author of Breadcrumbs, to explore why families avoid planning conversations—and how to gently start them.

Amy shares why it's rarely a one-time talk, how professionals can help ease tension, and why sometimes the message lands better when it doesn’t come from you.

🎧 Listen to wherever you get your podcasts – https://apple.co/3RuALpz?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F550111415

11/07/2025

What if the best medicine for aging well... is friendship? 💚

David Troxel shares how a Home Instead Care Pro became a lifeline for his dad—not just helping around the house, but watching golf, cooking together, and bringing joy back into the day.

Because the truth is, the brain loves company. And sometimes, a little companionship can change everything.

🔗 Visit the link in bio and join our Caregiver Chats podcast community. ⤴

10/07/2025

When Thao walks into the room, a veteran with advanced Parkinson’s — mostly nonverbal — lights up and says, “There’s my angel.”
Thao Nguyen, a Care Pro with Home Instead, doesn’t just show up. She brings music. She brings home-cooked Vietnamese meals. She brings peace of mind.

Originally from Vietnam, Thao cared for her grandmother and extended family from a young age. That lifelong devotion to elders followed her to the U.S., where a neighbor introduced her to caregiving.

One family loved her cooking so much, they stocked their pantry just so Thao could prepare her signature dishes. Another client requested her by name each week, just to hear her music in the hall.

“I treat them like my own parents,” Thao says. “I love them so much.”

Thank you, Thao, for reminding us that exceptional caregiving isn’t just noticed.

Let this story be a reminder: great care creates connection that lasts.

09/07/2025

Supporting a loved one with dementia doesn’t require grand gestures—it’s often the smallest, most consistent moments that make the biggest difference.

With the right approach, emotional connection, and trusted in-home care, family caregivers can help their loved ones feel secure, included, and appreciated every day.

Learn more about how to help your loved one with dementia feel valued and connected: https://bit.ly/4nafqQZ

09/07/2025

Ever ask someone with dementia what they think?

“Do you like this shirt?” “Should I shave my goatee?”

David Troxel does, and here’s why: when you ask for someone’s opinion, it shows you value them. And for those living with dementia, feeling valued goes a long way.

In this moment, David Troxel shares simple ways to connect through kindness, humor, and everyday activities. Because with dementia care, even 30 seconds of connection can brighten their lives. 🧠💚

🔗 Visit the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nafqQZ

08/07/2025

Aging isn’t a journey you have to navigate alone. Home Instead provides customized care plans and trusted caregivers to give you peace of mind.

08/07/2025

What do you say when your child asks, “Why doesn’t Grandma remember me?”

If you’re navigating dementia in the family, this quick guide shares 5 ways to help kids stay connected with a grandparent who has memory loss—plus where to find age-appropriate support tools. 👇

💚 Check out more tips and resources here: https://bit.ly/4nyVqYE?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F550089093

02/07/2025

21/06/2025

Worried that forgetfulness could be more than just aging? 🧠 You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out alone, either.

Swipe through to learn:
✔️ What’s normal vs. not in memory changes
✔️ The habits that help protect brain health
✔️ What caregivers can do early on

Caring for someone with memory loss starts with understanding the signs—and knowing where to turn for support. 💜

Follow us for more trusted resources, and read the full article: https://bit.ly/4006Qu5

15/06/2025

This Father’s Day, go beyond the card and support Dad from heart to brain. 💚
Here are 5 simple ways to check in on his health: ↓
🫀 Ask about his heart.
“Have you had your blood pressure checked lately?”

🧠 Keep his brain engaged.
“Want to play a game or share a favorite memory?”

🍽️ Share healthy meals.
“Let’s cook something with brain and heart-healthy ingredients.”

😴 Talk about rest and stress.
“How are you sleeping these days? Anything weighing on you?”

🚶‍♂️ Move together.
“Up for a walk after dinner?”

Because keeping Dad strong is one of the best gifts you can give. 🔁 Share this with someone who loves their dad, too.

31/05/2025

Helping a loved one stay safe at home? 🏡 Don’t overlook the garage, laundry room, or entryway—these areas can pose real fall risks. A few small updates can help them stay confident and independent. 💚

Get the full safety checklist: https://bit.ly/4jQ6HRT