Home Instead

10/09/2025

🍁 Thoughtful Thursday Reminder 🍁

As the crisp October air rolls in, take a moment today to check in on the older adults in your life. A quick call, a shared story, or even just sitting together can make a big difference. 💚

At Home Instead, we help seniors stay safe, supported, and independent in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you need short-term care, companionship, or full-time support — we're here for you.

📍 Serving Johnson, Morgan & Shelby Counties
📞 Call us today: 317-888-4300
🌐 www.homeinstead.com/648

In home care services provided by Home Instead of Greenwood, IN, helps seniors age safely at home. Trained caregivers provide loving, personalized care.

10/08/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Plans? We’ve Got Mom Covered. ✨🎄

Headed out of town for the holidays? Whether you’re traveling for a few days or hosting guests at home, we understand how important it is to make sure your loved one is safe, supported, and never alone.

💚 Home Instead offers short-term care options — designed for family caregivers who need a temporary helping hand.

👩‍⚕️ We can help with:
✔️ Companionship & conversation
✔️ Medication reminders
✔️ Meals & nutrition
✔️ Bathing, dressing & personal care
✔️ Safety monitoring
✔️ Light housekeeping
✔️ Specialized dementia care

You relax. We’ll take it from here.

📍 Serving Johnson, Morgan & Shelby Counties
📞 Call 317-888-4300
🌐 www.homeinstead.com/648

🏡 Short-term care with long-lasting peace of mind.

10/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Ava! 🎉

We are so excited to announce that Ava is the lucky winner of our Fall Gift Basket raffle! 🍁🧺

Throughout September, every shift picked up earned a raffle entry — and Ava’s dedication paid off! 💪✨ Thank you for stepping up and being a rockstar — your commitment doesn’t go unnoticed!

Enjoy your goodies and know we’re so grateful to have you on the Home Instead team 💚

10/07/2025

Meet Your 24/7 Peace of Mind: Our Virtual Care Assistant 💚
Because care doesn't stop when the visit ends.

At Home Instead, we understand that peace of mind means knowing your loved one is safe — day and night. That’s why we offer our Virtual Care Assistant, a proactive system designed to support aging adults and keep families connected in real-time.

🌟 What It Can Do:

✔️ Detect falls — even without a wearable
✔️ Monitor for missed medications
✔️ Detect changes in condition (ex: potential UTI, increased nighttime movement)
✔️ Alert to changes in daily routines or behaviors
✔️ Automatically notify our office staff and family contacts — no need to check in manually
✔️ Help prevent unwanted ambulance expenses
✔️ Reduce risk of unnecessary hospital admissions

This technology empowers families and helps us intervene early when something seems off. Combined with our in-home care, it’s an extra layer of protection — and peace of mind.

📞 Want to see if it’s right for your loved one?
Call us at 317-888-4300 or visit www.homeinstead.com/648

🏡 Serving Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby Counties with heart.

10/07/2025

🎃🚒 You’re invited! The White River Township Fire Department is excited to host our WRTFD Trunk or Treat - sponsored by Home Instead & Clark Safety

Thank you to Rock’n Cakes for participating this year - be sure to stop by to see everyone on:
📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 366 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
✨ Families can explore trunks decorated by local businesses, community groups, and neighbors for a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating!
🚗 Parking: Please park at Center Grove Middle School North. Trunks will be located in the WRTFD parking lot and the Pleasant Grove Elementary School bus lot.
🍴 Come hungry! This year we’re adding food trucks so you can enjoy dinner and dessert while you’re here:
The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company
The Lonely Monkey
Amy's Ice Paradise
Rock'ncakes
Bitter Sweet Babe Lemonade
Bring your family, invite your friends, and kick off spooky season with us! 👻🍬
👉 More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DuFixJya/

10/06/2025

🎉 Day 3 of Our Care Pro Meetings – What a Week! 💜

We wrapped up the final day of our Care Professional Meetings on Thursday with more smiles, laughs, and powerful hands-on learning! Our amazing team completed the Client Experience Game, tackling the challenge of:

🧠 Filling a pillbox
🍳 Preparing a meal
🧺 Folding, sorting, and putting away laundry
🛁 Emptying a catheter bag

😮 All while wearing goggles that simulated visual impairments!

These activities help us walk in the shoes of our clients — increasing our empathy, understanding, and dedication to delivering exceptional care. 💪

🎁 The fastest team won Home Instead merch, but everyone walked away a winner — with greater awareness and stronger bonds. 💚

We are SO grateful to our Care Pros for showing up, showing heart, and showing why Home Instead is more than just care — it’s personal. 🏡

10/06/2025

🇺🇸 Now Accepting VA Clients! 🇺🇸

At Home Instead, we are proud to serve those who have served us.
If you or a loved one is a Veteran and eligible for home care benefits through the VA, our team is here to help provide compassionate, professional support right at home.

How We Support Our Veterans:

✔️ Personal Care Assistance (bathing, grooming, mobility)
✔️ Meal Preparation & Light Housekeeping
✔️ Medication Reminders
✔️ Companionship & Emotional Support
✔️ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
✔️ Respite Care for Spouses and Family Caregivers

🪖 Serving Johnson, Morgan, & Shelby Counties

📞 Call us today to learn how to get started: 317-888-4300
💻 www.homeinstead.com/648

💚 Because every hero deserves to feel safe, respected, and cared for at home.

10/06/2025

🎃🚒 You’re invited! The White River Township Fire Department is excited to host our WRTFD Trunk or Treat - sponsored by Home Instead & Clark Safety
Thank you to Gorman and Bunch Orthodontics for participating this year - be sure to stop by to see everyone on:
📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 366 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
✨ Families can explore trunks decorated by local businesses, community groups, and neighbors for a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating!
🚗 Parking: Please park at Center Grove Middle School North. Trunks will be located in the WRTFD parking lot and the Pleasant Grove Elementary School bus lot.
🍴 Come hungry! This year we’re adding food trucks so you can enjoy dinner and dessert while you’re here:
The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company
The Lonely Monkey
Amy's Ice Paradise
Rock'ncakes
Bitter Sweet Babe Lemonade
Bring your family, invite your friends, and kick off spooky season with us! 👻🍬
👉 More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DuFixJya/

10/05/2025

🎃🚒 You’re invited! The White River Township Fire Department is excited to host our WRTFD Trunk or Treat - sponsored by Home Instead
Thank you to Angel Animal Hospital Greenwood, Indiana for participating this year - be sure to stop by to see everyone on:
📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 366 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
✨ Families can explore trunks decorated by local businesses, community groups, and neighbors for a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating!
🚗 Parking: Please park at Center Grove Middle School North. Trunks will be located in the WRTFD parking lot and the Pleasant Grove Elementary School bus lot.
🍴 Come hungry! This year we’re adding food trucks so you can enjoy dinner and dessert while you’re here:
The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company
The Lonely Monkey
Amy's Ice Paradise
Rock'ncakes
Bitter Sweet Babe Lemonade
Bring your family, invite your friends, and kick off spooky season with us! 👻🍬
👉 More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DuFixJya/

10/02/2025

🎃✨ The pumpkins have officially been delivered(not all pictured), and the creativity should be in full swing! 🍂🖌️

We can’t wait to see the amazing designs our local organizations come up with. A big thank you to everyone who is participating in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest — your creativity brings joy to the seniors we serve! 💛

📅 Next Steps:

➡️ Submit Your Entry by October 10th: Email a photo of your decorated pumpkin to Samantha.Means@HomeInstead.com

➡️ Facebook Voting: October 13th–20th 🗳️: All entries will be posted on our page, and YOU get to vote by commenting your favorites.

➡️ Winners Announced October 24th 🏆: The winner will receive a Goody Basket full of fall treats! 🍬🍁

Stay tuned — the pumpkin fun is just beginning! 🎃👻

10/02/2025

Day 2 of Care Pro Meetings: Client Experience Game Continues! 🎉

Another amazing day of learning, laughter, and a whole lot of competition! 💪💚

Our Care Professionals stepped into the shoes of our clients once again with the Client Experience Game—a hands-on challenge where participants wore visual impairment goggles while completing real-life care tasks, including:

👓 Filling their own pill box
🥗 Prepping a meal
🧺 Folding, sorting, and putting away laundry
💧 Emptying a catheter bag

It’s not only educational—it’s eye-opening and builds even deeper empathy and understanding. The team with the fastest time took home Home Instead merch and bragging rights! 🏆✨

We’re having so much fun, and we can’t wait for Day 3 today! Thank you to all our Care Pros for your passion and heart.💚

10/02/2025

🎃🚒 You’re invited! The White River Township Fire Department is excited to host our WRTFD Trunk or Treat - sponsored by Home Instead & Clark Safety
Thank you to Mullner Fab for participating this year - be sure to stop by to see everyone on:
📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 366 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
✨ Families can explore trunks decorated by local businesses, community groups, and neighbors for a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating!
🚗 Parking: Please park at Center Grove Middle School North. Trunks will be located in the WRTFD parking lot and the Pleasant Grove Elementary School bus lot.
🍴 Come hungry! This year we’re adding food trucks so you can enjoy dinner and dessert while you’re here:
The Yellow Rose Texas BBQ Company
The Lonely Monkey
Amy's Ice Paradise
Rock'ncakes
Bitter Sweet Babe Lemonade
Bring your family, invite your friends, and kick off spooky season with us! 👻🍬
👉 More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DuFixJya/

09/04/2025

This is why we walk. 💜

When Michelle’s dad, Don, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 69, her family’s world changed forever. Over 10 years, she watched him go from living at home with caregivers to assisted living, and eventually to an Alzheimer’s unit before he passed away at age 79.

Earlier this year, dementia touched her family again when Michelle’s mom, Sandy, had a stroke and heart attack that rapidly advanced her dementia. Now in memory care, Michelle visits Sandy every evening. Despite these challenges, she finds gratitude: “Even though my mom has changed, I’m still creating memories with her.”

For Michelle, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is about honoring her parents and connecting with others. Each year, she joins her Home Instead team and others in the senior care community to walk not in sadness, but in hope for a cure.

It’s because of passionate people like Michelle that Home Instead, a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Gold National Team, has raised nearly $5.5 million over the past 17 years — including $280,000 just last year — to advance critical Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

Together with the , we’re fighting for a future without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet. 💪

Learn how you can get involved: alz.org/walk 🚶🏽‍♀️

08/29/2025

We walk for our clients. We walk for our families.💜
And this year, we walk with one goal: to help end Alzheimer’s.

At Home Instead, we’ve seen the impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias firsthand in the homes we visit, in the people we love, and in the lives of those we serve every day. That’s why we’re proud to be a National Team in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Together, our network has raised nearly $5.5 million over the past 17 years—and more than $280,000 just last year. 🎉 Let’s make 2025 our biggest impact yet.

🌼 Visit the 🔗in bio to make a donation or start a walk team for your Home Instead Office. ⤴

08/12/2025

“There’s no do-overs in grief, and so there’s a ton of second guessing in grief.” — Lisa Pahl

It’s never easy to talk about death. But avoiding it? That can leave our loved ones with conflict, confusion, and a heavy burden of “what ifs.”

In this episode of , Dr. Lakelyn sits down with hospice social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck, Lisa Pahl to explore the real consequences of not planning ahead.

Starting the conversation now won’t take away the pain of loss, but it can offer clarity, connection, and peace when it matters most.

🎧 Listen to wherever you get your podcasts.

Apple: https://apple.co/3RuALpz?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F561943606
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cArqqi?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F561943606

08/05/2025

“Families often wait too long to access hospice care. The truth? Hospice can provide months of support—not just days.”

In this clip from our conversation with Lisa Pahl, hospice social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck, we explore the compassionate side of end-of-life care—supporting caregivers, guiding through symptoms, and holding space in life’s most tender moments.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts. ⤵
Apple: https://apple.co/3RuALpz?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F561941864
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cArqqi?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F561941864

08/04/2025

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! ☀️

08/04/2025

Another throwback to the one and only Mary Maxwell at our 2009 Convention. With her signature humor, she reminded us what it means to age with dignity—and to laugh along the way (especially when you can’t find your car). 😅💚

07/31/2025

It’s hotter than a pepper sprout out there! 🥵

And while we’re all reaching for iced drinks and fans, older adults need a little extra care to stay safe in the summer heat.

Here’s your caregiver-approved summer safety toolkit for aging loved ones:

💧 Hydrate with variety – Water is essential, but try chilled fruit, herbal iced tea, smoothies, or even popsicles to keep it fun and refreshing.

👒 Dress smart – Light, breathable clothing and wide-brimmed hats help regulate temperature and protect sensitive skin.

🌬️ Cool it down – If there’s no AC, use fans, cold washcloths, or even a bowl of cool water for hands and wrists to provide quick relief.

🌿 Time outdoor activities wisely – Early mornings or evenings are safest. A short stroll, porch chat, or birdwatching can bring joy without overheating.

👂 Connect with care – Sometimes, just being present — listening, sharing a memory, or sitting together — is the best form of comfort.

Let’s keep our older adults safe, seen, and supported this summer.

🔁 Share this post to spread the word about senior summer safety.

07/30/2025

“As a caregiver, you're always juggling three things: independence, safety, and the third we could describe as like joy or comfort.” — Adria Thompson

When you're making decisions on behalf of someone else, the stakes feel higher, and the guilt runs deeper. In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn and Adria unpack the emotional complexity of caregiving and introduce the idea of choosing a priority in the moment.
Whether your loved one is in the early or late stages of dementia, knowing whether to lead with independence, safety, or joy can guide your choices—and ease some of the pressure. 💚 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://apple.co/3RuALpz

07/28/2025

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?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fhomeinsteadinc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F545746360

07/27/2025

🧠 While there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are steps you can take to support brain health.

In this video, Dr. Lakelyn shares simple, science-backed tips for preventive care—like staying socially connected, getting regular exercise, and keeping your mind active.

💜 Small habits can make a big difference.

🎥 Watch and learn easy ways to keep your brain healthy as you age.

👉 Follow us for more brain health and caregiving tips year-round.

07/26/2025

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

07/25/2025

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