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Home Instead Home Instead exists to help seniors safely remain in their homes and maintain their independence. Let’s talk about how we can support your family.

Partnered with a diverse set of referral partners and medical professionals within the community to help you live your best life on your terms. At Home Instead®, we’ve built our reputation on delivering heartfelt, reliable home care for older adults. Whether it’s support for those living with Alzheimer’s, a helping hand for family caregivers needing respite, friendly companionship, safe transporta

tion, or help with daily routines like medication reminders—we’re here with care that feels like family. We’ve also joined forces with Honor, bringing together deep local experience and a powerful care platform to expand the world’s capacity to care. Through this partnership, we offer dependable, personalized support backed by 24/7 assistance and easy-to-use technology. From your first in-person consultation to ongoing check-ins and reassessments, we’re by your side every step of the way. Our highly trained Care Professionals—compassionate individuals we carefully match to your needs—are the heart of what we do. And with the Honor Family App, loved ones stay connected through real-time updates and daily Care Notes. Call today for a free, no-obligation care consultation.

05/07/2026

When a stroke happens, everything changes instantly.

On the latest episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn is joined by retired nurse and stroke caregiver Lana Wilhelm, who shares her deeply personal journey after her husband Rick’s severe stroke in 2021. Overnight, Lana went from bedside nurse to full-time caregiver—navigating the emotional, physical, and practical realities that come with stroke recovery.

In this episode, she opens up about:
• What stroke recovery really looks like beyond the hospital
• Why caregiver support is critical to patient outcomes
• The emotional toll of caregiving
• How she’s building community through Stroke Caregiver Connection and her two books

If you’re caring for someone after a stroke—or want to better understand the journey—this conversation offers honest insight and meaningful support.

🎧 Watch the full episode:
Apple: https://bit.ly/4d2wmVz
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4d2wwfD
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4n2htqM

05/07/2026

Caregiving + money = hard conversations.

Not about what’s “fair”…
but about what’s real for each person.

Boundaries aren’t selfish—
they’re necessary.

05/06/2026

If you’re caregiving with family—especially from a distance—
don’t skip this conversation:

“What does showing up actually look like for each of us?”

We did. And we felt it later.

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.

05/05/2026

Not all caregivers live in the same city…
Some are managing everything from miles away.

When my dad needed care, my sister was in Utah.
She was trying to help, advocate, and stay connected… without actually being there.

It created a different kind of tension.
Different priorities.
Different fears.
And a lot of learning… the hard way.

So we sat down and recorded the conversations we wish we had earlier—
the questions, the missteps, the things that actually helped.

This series is for the long-distance caregiver…
and for the families trying to figure it out together.

Because being far away doesn’t mean you’re any less in it.

05/05/2026

In December and earlier this year, I engaged with our legislators about granting families the authority to install cameras in the rooms of their loved ones residing in assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. My perspective is influenced by being a daughter whose father suffered due to insufficient monitoring in skilled nursing, as well as a senior care business owner accustomed to integrating cameras as a standard aspect of care. In Arizona, some residential facilities prohibit the installation of cameras in private rooms, despite these being the residents' own spaces. I am not advocating for mandatory camera installation; rather, I believe families should have the choice to use them in their own environments. In my experience, no caregiver has ever refused to work with a family because of cameras; in fact, they are a common presence in nearly every home we visit. This issue is presently being addressed in Arizona Senate Bill SB4041.

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

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