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09/13/2025

We had a wonderful week celebrating our friends who work tirelessly in Assisted Living communities. You are appreciated so very much!

09/11/2025

We all know Kristen is amazing, but it is wonderful to hear it from others. What a perfect note from a precious family. Thank you for the privilege to care for your father.

09/08/2025

The TTUHSC GIA is excited to announce the start of our fall semester of lectures and sessions for the Healthy Aging Lecture Series & the Care Partner Academy.
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The Care Partner Academy, made possible by the Newby Family Foundation, is a monthly program designed to support caregivers in their role of caring for a loved one with dementia. The workshop offers practical, evidence based information that helps caregivers better understand the challenges they may face, and how to manage them. Each session is led by a certified community educator who provides guidance and answers to questions, while creating space for caregivers to find and develop tools, support, and community. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. It takes place the 2ND TUESDAY of every month, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., at the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging.

When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: 6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging

Speaker: Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator

Topic: “Dementia & Driving: An Important Conversation”

To attend please register here: https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/formbuilder/ViewForm.aspx?FormKey=6f2897ff-e216-4e34-9651-0c78b40e1f77

Zoom: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/96798849277
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The Healthy Aging Lecture Series, established in 2005, continues to be a service to the Lubbock community. Designed to promote education and awareness around aging related topics, the lecture series hosts local experts who speak on a wide range of subjects related to health, wellness, and chronic conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, nutrition, and mental health. These monthly lectures are FREE and open to the public. Each session is held on the 4TH WEDNESDAY of every month from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., at Carillon Senior Living's Windsong Independent Living Facility.

When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: 4002 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79416
Carillon Senior Living, Windsong Independent Living Facility

Speaker: Ronica Farrar, Program Manager TPPC, TTUHSC

Topic: “Medication Cleanout: What To Do With Expired Meds”

To attend please register here: https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/formbuilder/ViewForm.aspx?FormKey=b239b0d9-ad5b-4f5c-98b6-157f3c25eff9

Zoom: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/98361694721

09/05/2025

Thank you Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health for hosting an exceptional event. It’s always a pleasure to hear Dr. Singer share his expertise. Thank you for extending an invitation. Thank you Jesus for bringing together these remarkable women with a servant’s heart.

09/05/2025

🎉 September Care Pro of the Month – Eva Nash 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Eva Nash, our incredible September Care Professional of the Month!

Eva first joined Home Instead in 2006, bringing warmth, grace, and a genuine heart for caregiving. From the very beginning, her clients, families, and teammates felt the difference she made. After a few years away, she returned in 2015—because caregiving isn’t just something Eva does. It’s who she is.

💬 “I couldn’t stay away,” she said. And we believed her.

Eva continues to show up with dedication, compassion, and kindness every single day. She turns ordinary moments into memories, and her presence is a gift to those she serves. We’re so grateful for her years of service and proud to recognize her once again.

👏 Congratulations, Eva! Your heart for caregiving is truly inspiring.

📣 Tap the link preview to read her full story on our website.
📞 Interested in care services or a caregiving career? Call us at (806) 281-4663.

Want to learn more about what makes Home Instead Care Pros so special? Read about our September 2025 Care Professional of the Month!

09/04/2025

"Dementia plays out differently in everyone's home and you have to do what's right for your family dynamic and what's right for your person."

Emma Heming Willis is showing us the quiet, heart-wrenching strength that caregivers carry. Managing her husband Bruce Willis’s progressive frontotemporal dementia (FTD) disease, an early-onset form of dementia affecting about 50,000–60,000 Americans, she made the painful but necessary choice to move him into a one-story home close to their family home that is tailored to his care needs. FTD requires a calm and serene environment, and this move has given Bruce stability, while also allowing their teen daughters to simply be kids again. "They can have playdates and sleepovers again and not have to walk around tiptoeing," Emma shared with People.

Emma is shedding a light on the impossible choices caregivers make every day. A 2025 study from AARP shows that 63 million Americans are family caregivers, a 50% increase from 2015. Caregiving is love. It’s sacrifice. It’s resilience. But too often, it’s met with judgment instead of understanding. Emma’s openness displays the strength it takes to care for someone else while also protecting your family’s well-being.

"It's heartbreaking to me. But this is how we were able to support our whole family, and it has opened up Bruce's world."

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 🚶🏽‍♀️

09/02/2025

08/30/2025

Watch if you have a few moments. This is a beautiful story of struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia. This highlights the reasons we chose to partner with the Garrison Institute on Aging’s Memory Clinic and why we strive to be involved with all dementia related efforts.

Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special" airs August 26 at 8PM ET

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. ⤴

08/28/2025

Excellent conversation with Dr. Singer of the Garrison Institute on Aging’s Memory Clinic. It is an honor to partner with Dr. Singer on his mission to provide quality care and respite services to members of the Lubbock and Amarillo communities who suffer from dementia related illnesses .

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/video/real-talk-with-terri-ep-2/11020112/k

Real Talk with Terri - Ep 2

08/26/2025

💜 Every Family Caregiver Deserves a Break 💜

Caring for a loved one is an act of love—but it can also be exhausting. This blog explores how respite care offers relief, rest, and reassurance to families—so they can recharge without guilt.

💬 “Supporting the caregiver is just as important as supporting the senior.”

At Home Instead, we offer flexible respite services designed around your needs.

📲 Tap below to read the full blog and learn how we help families breathe easier.

📞 Interested in respite care? Reach out to your local Home Instead team.

Feeling overwhelmed as a family caregiver? Learn how respite care from Home Instead in Lubbock can provide relief and compassionate support.

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.

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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. ⤵
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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.

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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