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10/03/2023

🙋 Care Professionals are part of one of the fastest growing and highly regarded workforces in the world.
Join us today! 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

10/02/2023

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

➡️ https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care-services/alzheimers-dementia-care/HFCgrant/

HFC® (formerly Hilarity for Charity) and the Home Instead® network are working together to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

10/01/2023

As leaders in the care industry, we see the resilience of aging adults every day. And we're constantly humbled when we hear stories of their contributions to their communities and society as a whole.
Today we recognize the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, with this year’s theme, "Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations."
✔️ Let’s embrace the voices of older adults and showcase their resilience and contributions in society. ✔️ Let's promote policy dialogues to enhance protections allowing older adults to thrive.

09/28/2023

💜 An Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis is undoubtedly difficult news for anyone to hear. But having a cognitive impairment doesn’t mean you can’t learn to live well with it.

🔶 Check out these tips on finding ways to improve your – or your loved one’s – quality of life with dementia and the best ways to plan for the future.

While there currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, there are things that can be done to improve quality of life.

09/28/2023

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

➡️ https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care-services/alzheimers-dementia-care/HFCgrant/

09/27/2023

Even a stay in Rehab can’t keep us away! Care Pro Melissa continues her visits with our dear friend Nancy while she’s building strength to come back to her home. Off to the hair salon they go!

09/27/2023

✅ 🍊 Planning ahead for nutritious meals and snacks is extremely important to an older adult’s health. Our Care Professionals can help with menu planning, grocery shopping and meal prep. 💡 Find out more by clicking the link below.

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

09/26/2023

👋 Did you know that Hispanic and Latino caregivers spend an average of 47% of their annual income on caregiving expenses?

💃 As we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, it's a good time to not only highlight the vibrant culture and contributions of the Latine community, but also raise awareness about the unique struggles that they face.

📈 Check out these 5 strategies from CNBC that could better prepare Latino family members for the financial strain of caregiving.

Latino caregivers tend to have higher financial strains among racial and ethnic groups. Here are a few tips on how to ease that pressure.

09/26/2023

🧠 With today’s busy routines, sleep is often measured by how much coffee we’ll be needing 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 sleep habits and consider the 10 tips below f...

09/25/2023

🧐 Despite Alzheimer's disease affecting more than 50 million people worldwide, there are still many misconceptions and mistruths about its development.

💁 Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D., Home Instead gerontologist and care advocate, recently shared with The Healthy -- a Reader's Digest publication -- five of the biggest myths surrounding the disease.

Check it out in the link below!

Lakelyn Eichenberger, Home Instead gerontologist and care advocate, was recently featured in The Healthy -- a Reader's Digest brand -- sharing the 5 biggest myths and mistruths surrounding Alzheimer's disease. Eichenberger noted: "It is estimated that n...

09/25/2023

🙌 Home Instead Care Professionals have a true passion for helping others. Their work with clients provides fulfillment from knowing they've made a positive impact in someone's life. Are you ready to find that fulfillment in your career? 🚀 Learn more about becoming a Care Pro in the link below.

As a Caregiver, you’ll improve the lives of older adults living at home. Our Care Professionals enjoy flexible scheduling, amazing benefits, and 24/7 support.

09/21/2023

💜 💜 Today, on World Alzhiemer’s Day, there is a bonus episode of the podcast! In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn talks with the Alzheimer's Association’s President and CEO Dr. Joanne Pike about the latest in Alzhiemer’s research and the care and support resources being offered by her organization.

👉 Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/45qFqyK or Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z52zEg and make sure to share with friends and family who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

09/21/2023

🚨 Be sure to register for our next American Society on Aging webinar, "Intimacy and Aging: How to Support Romance Across the Lifespan." Gerontologist and care advocate Lakelyn Eichenberger will take a deeper dive into the importance of emotional physical intimacy for older adults.

✔️ Participants in this webinar will learn:
- the impact of intimacy and its impact on the quality of life for older adults
- how gender and sexual orientation affect intimacy across one's life span
- common concerns for sexual activity

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

The session also includes one complimentary CE credit.

09/21/2023

*Don't forget!* Tomorrow, World Alzheimer's Day, we'll be offering a free Brain Health Webinar for family caregivers to provide education and tips for better cognitive health.

🧠 In the workshop, we will discuss:
- The 6 key areas of brain health
- The importance of brain health across your lifespan
- The impact of caregiving on brain health
- The signs of cognitive decline and when to act

Participants will also complete a personal Brain Health Action Plan.

💜 We hope you'll join us!

Maintaining a healthy brain can positively impact your memory, helping to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This is especially important for family caregivers who are already looking after aging loved ones.

09/20/2023

🚩 Are you ready for the hospital discharge? Check out these 9 tips that can help prepare you for your older adult love one's return home.

These tips can help you assess how much care is needed after a hospital stay.

09/20/2023

❣️ A great reminder for your Wednesday.

09/19/2023

Do you know the best way to handle agitation and aggression from someone who has Alzheimer's or another form of dementia?

In episode 8 of , Dr. Lakelyn takes a deeper dive into the makeup of these progressive diseases and provides helpful insights from former dementia caregivers.

Tune in to learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3PIw3EC

Episode highlights include:
- Definitions of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
- 7 common dementia-related behaviors
- Caregiver insights - 6 things caregivers wish they would have known about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias

09/19/2023

💡 Did you know that caregiving is one of the most highly regarded and in-demand jobs today? It’s also a profession where workers can develop their skills over time, and almost immediately see their impact with their clients. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3rbMtfo

Home Instead aims to hire 25,000 Care Professionals in 2023.

09/18/2023

🧠 With today’s busy routines, sleep is often measured by how much coffee we’ll be needing 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, 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...

09/15/2023

Did you know that despite making up just 12% of the population, older adults account for roughly 17% of all su***des in the U.S?

🗣️ As we recognize National Su***de Prevention month in September, it's a great time to open up and talk directly about su***de and mental health with those we love. The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention launched a campaign this year, Talk Away the Dark, that helps highlight the impact of direct dialogue when it comes to preventing su***de.

🔽 Click the link below to find out more about how to initiative hard conversations that could help save someone's life.

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Talk Away the Dark encourages the people in our lives to open up about what they’re thinking, and bring the scariest emotions out of the shadows and into the light.

09/14/2023

💜 An Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis is undoubtedly difficult news for anyone to hear. But having a cognitive impairment doesn’t mean you can’t learn to live well with it.

🔶 Check out these tips on finding ways to improve your – or your loved one’s – quality of life with dementia and the best ways to plan for the future.

While there currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, there are things that can be done to improve quality of life.

09/13/2023

Do you feel overwhelmed managing your aging loved one's needs? Our expert Care Professionals are here to help. Find out more about getting personalized in-home care that can better the quality of their life.

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

09/12/2023

"🚨 Have you checked out our podcast series yet?

🎤 In the latest episode, Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D. talks about the pressures of being part of the ""Sandwich"" generation and why it's so important for these caregivers to find the support they need.

🎙️ Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/45qFqyK or Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z52zEg and make sure to share with friends and family who are on this journey.

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09/11/2023

🤩 Home Instead Care Professionals inherently have a passion -- a true calling -- for helping others in need. Many, like retired nurse Claire DeVitto, see their work as an opportunity to not only provide imperative care to clients, but to also share hobbies and stories with people they genuinely love interacting with.

“This client has gotten me into watching Rockies baseball games, Nuggets basketball games and Broncos football games with her, and I’m beginning to understand the rules now, including the scoring. I think having this kind of interaction with people has helped me feel more settled in my new home, too.”

🌟 Read more about the Home Instead Louisville, CO Care Pro of the Month's caregiving journey in the link below.

Home Instead in Louisville, CO is proud to recognize caregiver Claire D. as our Care Professional of the Month!

09/11/2023

💡 Are you looking out for your cognitive health? Check out these 12 tips to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

And make sure to register for our free webinar on brain health for caregivers on Sept. 21. 👉 https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/alzheimers-dementia/brain-health-webinar/

09/10/2023

❤️ We hope you can enjoy this very special day with those you love.

🤗 Remember, every phone call, shared meal and act of kindness mean the world to those who may be socially isolated or lonely.

09/10/2023

❤️ We hope you can enjoy this very special day with those you love.

🤗 Remember, every phone call, shared meal and act of kindness mean the world to those who may be socially isolated or lonely.

09/08/2023

🚨 Have you checked out our podcast series yet?

🎤 In the latest episode, Dr. Lakelyn talks about the pressures of being part of the "Sandwich" generation and why it's so important for these caregivers to find the support they need.

🎙️ Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/45qFqyK or Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z52zEg and make sure to share with friends and family who are on this journey.

09/08/2023

💡 Are you doing your part to maintain your cognitive health? Check out these 12 tips to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

And make sure to register for our free webinar on brain health for caregivers on Sept. 21. 👉 https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/alzheimers-dementia/brain-health-webinar/

09/07/2023

September is World Alzheimer's month, an opportunity to recognize the 50 + million people globally who live with the disease or other dementias. On Sept. 21, World Alzheimer's Day, we'll be offering a free Brain Health Webinar for family caregivers to provide education and tips for better cognitive health. We hope you'll join us!

Click the link to RSVP for the event.

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Maintaining a healthy brain can positively impact your memory, helping to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This is especially important for family caregivers who are already looking after aging loved ones.

09/06/2023

🚩 Did you know that only 33% of American adults have an estate plan?

📜 Having a legal document -- or power of attorney -- in place gives a person the ability to act on another's behalf when they no longer can make decisions for themselves.

✔️ Check out our resource on POAs to find out what your loved one needs to insure their affairs are in order.

Learn why power of attorney and other legal documents can be important in the life of family caregivers and the seniors for whom they care.

09/05/2023

Are you looking for more than just a job? Care Professionals provide services and compansionship that betters the lives of others, including their own. If you're a caring individual wanting a new career, join us today! 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6
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As a Caregiver, you’ll improve the lives of older adults living at home. Our Care Professionals enjoy flexible scheduling, amazing benefits, and 24/7 support.

09/04/2023

🌟 Today, we celebrate the hardworking and compassionate Care Professionals and other home care practitioners who work to better the lives of older adults and their families. 🙌 Thank you for all that you do!

09/04/2023

Labor Day -- and every day -- we celebrate the tremendous contributions our Care Professionals and other home care practitioners make to ensure older adults are cared for, healthy, and happy. Thank you for all you do to expand the world's capacity to care!

09/01/2023

💜 September is World Alzheimer's month, an opportunity to recognize the 50 + million people globally who live with the disease or other dementias. On Sept. 21, World Alzheimer's Day, we'll be offering a free Brain Health Webinar for family caregivers to provide education and tips for better cognitive health. We hope you'll join us!

🛎️ Click the link below to RSVP for the event.



https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/alzheimers-dementia/brain-health-webinar/

Maintaining a healthy brain can positively impact your memory, helping to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This is especially important for family caregivers who are already looking after aging loved ones.

08/31/2023

🎤 In episode 7 of our series, Dr. Lakelyn talks about the pressures of being part of the "Sandwich" generation and why it's so important for these caregivers to find the support they need.

🎙️ Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/45qFqyK or Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z52zEg and make sure to share with friends and family who are on this journey.

08/31/2023

😨 Imagine trying to bake your favorite family cookie recipe without clear vision. Try out the vision loss simulator to get a feel for what it's like. And check out other free sensory loss resources.

This simulation can help you understand what it may be like to cook with limited vision.