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'P-Valley' star Brandee Evans shares how she balances her career with being a caregiver to her mother who has MS

Caregiving calls on anyone, from neighbors, friends, and co-workers to celebrities. Hear one TV star's caregiving journey and tips learned along the way while caring for her mom living with MS.

'P-Valley' star Brandee Evans shares how she balances her career with being a caregiver to her mother who has MS Brandee Evans is known to many as "Mercedes" on "P-Valley," but she is also a caregiver for her mom who has MS. Here are some tips she has for caregivers.

👋 Meet Lenora, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Lenora from Home Instead in Anderson, SC, is one of the most caring and considerate Care Pros you could have as part of your team.

💕 One word that co-workers use to describe Lenora is “compassionate.” She takes great care of her clients.

👂 Family members of clients love her and how she listens to what they want for their loved ones.

😊 Lenora’s clients smile from ear to ear when Lenora is present.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

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Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What?

Whether due to the pandemic or an unexpected illness or injury, since 2020 millions of people have found themselves in the role of family caregiver. If you’re just beginning your journey, use these tips to make it a successful and empowered experience.

Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What? Find ways to navigate personal needs while caring for a loved one.

Staying positive is so important in the journey. Keep smiling. 😊

👋 Meet Lisa, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Lisa from Home Instead in Wolfeboro, NH, is known for being a great communicator.

✍️ She communicates effectively with the entire office team.

💕 Lisa listens to her clients and responds appropriately and with a caring heart.

🤗 If co-workers could use one word to describe Lisa, it would be “helpful.”

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

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Tips to Preserve Intimacy During Spousal Caregiving

This , remember that, no matter our age, love and intimacy are an important and healthy part of the human experience. For spousal caregivers, that might mean finding new ways to connect. 👇 Tips below.

Tips to Preserve Intimacy During Spousal Caregiving Home Instead offers ways for aging adults to maintain intimacy in marriage even when dealing with a new life chapter.

We recognize Black History Month with our Honor colleagues in a variety of ways: learning events, resources, and activities to help us celebrate Black heritage and learn more about the contributions of Black Americans to our collective history.

👉 Learn more about the origin of Black History Month and how you can celebrate Black history and culture: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/

Not many people can say that they make a difference in another person’s life every single day. can and do. We'll never stop being grateful for their dedication and work. Thank you!

👋 Meet Susan, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Susan from Home Instead in North Ridgeville, OH, is recognized by co-workers and clients as being a thoughtful caregiver.

👂 She demonstrates thoughtfulness every day by being attentive and listening carefully.

👐 This allows Susan to pick up on clients’ changes in condition as well as achievements that they may have accomplished on their own time.

💪 Susan is always willing to step in to help and is the first to recognize when her clients may need more help.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

HFC's annual CareCon is a free virtual conference on . Designed to educate, inspire, and empower Alzheimer's and dementia family caregivers with support, knowledge, and community. Our gerontologist & advocate Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger will share tips to help cope with behaviors.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3Y5cb0l

Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast

Today, more and more people, sandwiched between their own children and a 75+ parent, are tasked with stepping into dual provider roles. Home Instead Gerontologist and caregiver advocate Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger recently was a guest on the Naturally Savvy Health Power Podcast to talk about ways this generation can find personal balance with the added responsibilities.

Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast Home Instead Gerontologist Lakelyn Eichenberger was a recent guest on Health Power podcast to talk about the sandwich generation.

Every day on the caregiving journey is a chance to learn and grow.🌻

‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable – Minding Our Elders

Since Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia symptoms, people often use the words interchangeably, but Alzheimer's and dementia are not interchangeable.

‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable – Minding Our Elders ‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘Dementia’ Are Not Interchangeable Dear Carol: Are the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeable? I don’t think they are, but I can’t explain the difference to my mom. Dad’s 87 and still has a decent memory, but he makes poor decisions and worse, he sometimes...

👋 Meet Alimat, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Alimat from Home Instead in Springfield, IL, puts her clients at ease when she is in their home.

👀 Co-workers use the word “watchful” to describe Alimat because she not only pays attention to what her clients are saying verbally but is also a master of listening to body language.

🤔 She is intuitive and knows that her clients may be telling her something other than what their words are expressing.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

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10 Ways to Save Your Senses

Diet, healthy habits, exercise. Learn how older adults can improve their five senses and stay mobile as they age.

10 Ways to Save Your Senses Discover the 10 ways to help minimize the effects of sensory loss in aging adults.

Love. Selflessness. Compassion. That is the legacy of the and the Care Professional, and we're forever thankful for their dedication. 💞

98-year-old Edmonton skier an 'inspiration' at local hill

An Edmonton, Canada woman is a local inspiration for not letting old age stop her from navigating the slopes! The 98-year-old has been skiing for more than 60 years and meets regularly with a group of older adults to spend time on the hill. Age is truly only a number!

98-year-old Edmonton skier an 'inspiration' at local hill Ninety-eight-year-old Muriel Watterworth has skied for more than 60 years and remains part of a seniors group that meets weekly at Snow Valley for coffee and time on the hill.

👋 Meet Bianca, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Bianca from Home Instead in Vancouver, BC, Canada, truly embraces the spirit of Home Instead and is committed to bringing the highest level of care to her clients.

💪 She is always willing to help and does not shy away from working on challenging cases.

🤗 Bianca is reliable and always leaves a positive impression with co-workers and clients.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

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Caregiver Turnover Strains Households

Since the pandemic, the increased need for has created a shortage. Our chief advocacy officer Jisella Dolan shares with The Wall Street Journal how our platform can help curb this by improving the care experience for both families and Care Professionals alike.

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Caregiver Turnover Strains Households The supply of home health aides isn’t meeting growing demand as America ages and many people prefer to stay out of facilities. One woman has had seven different caregivers over the past six months.

Home Instead Care Professionals are full of love and compassion for what they do and for whom they care. Thank you.❤️

Sister André — the world's oldest person — has died at 118. She drank a glass of wine every day and credited her long life to working until she was 108.

Living through two world wars, two pandemics, Sister André shared her longevity tips. Her secrets? Work as long as you can (she did until 108!) and drink a glass of wine every day. What a beautiful life she led.

Sister André — the world's oldest person — has died at 118. She drank a glass of wine every day and credited her long life to working until she was 108. Sister André, a French nun who survived two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and then a COVID-19 infection in 2021, also loved chocolate.

👋 Meet Lillian, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️ Lillian from Home Instead in Sudbury, ON, Canada, is thoughtful and caring with her clients.

💕 She is cognitive of the fact that her actions could have a direct impact on clients and always puts their interests first.

😷 Lillian makes sure she has full personal protective equipment (PPE) on at every visit to ensure client safety and that no germs or illnesses are transferred.

🤗 Co-workers describe Lillian as giving and “a wonderful human being.”

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

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7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe This Winter

Make sure aging loved ones and family caregivers are prepared for severe winter weather with these 4 tips:

▶️ Sign up for weather alerts sent to your smartphone (and other family members' phones)
▶️ Check that medications are filled for the next few days
▶️ Stock the cupboards with non-perishables and
▶️ Gather winter clothing and blankets

Be aware of emergency resources: local plans for emergency alerts, evacuation, and shelter resources available in your loved one’s community. Use the local Eldercare Locator to find help and recommendations for your region.


https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/wellness-lifestyle/tips-keep-older-adults-safe-winter/

7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe This Winter Tips to avoid falls, keep warm and prepare aging adults for winter weather.

5 Healthy Aging Resolutions for Older Adults and Caregivers

Planning for the future and setting new goals can add excitement and provide a newfound purpose for older adults. Not sure where to begin? Start with one of these aging-friendly resolutions.

5 Healthy Aging Resolutions for Older Adults and Caregivers Home Instead provides timely tips to help aging adults set healthy goals in the new year.

Thank you, Dr. King for setting the example to make tomorrow better than today. Honor Dr. King by dedicating your day to serving others in need. Whether you deliver meals to seniors, make care packages for the homeless, or volunteer with an organization dear to your heart, thank you for lifting others up in your community.

Caregiving NOW! with Jisella Dolan

is a universal, shared human experience. It's time to improve the caregiving landscape and better support . This Penn Nursing Caregiving Now! podcast discusses how we can all empower .

Caregiving NOW! with Jisella Dolan Caregiving NOW is an initiative designed to address the immediate need to improve caregiving in the U.S. As a first step in this movement, we invite you to j...

👋 Meet Alexis, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 She is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️Alexis from Home Instead in Magnolia, TX, approaches each shift with each client as if she was looking after her own loved one.

💕 Co-workers use this Mother Teresa quote when describing Alexis as a Care Pro: "It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."

Alexis is confident, responsible, pays attention to detail and engages with the clients to create an environment that promotes their well-being. 🤗

🙋‍♀‍The clients and their families always want Alexis to come back.

She also sets an example that other care professionals can look up to.

✍️When completing a shift that involves a team, her handover notes are detailed and thorough, and she is a great mentor to other caregivers.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.

Family caregivers have the chance to offer feedback to the National Alliance for Caregiving on issues surrounding the mental well-being of family caregivers. Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/3GRCD7A. Your feedback remains anonymous will help inform policy and practice efforts to improve support for family caregivers. Think about the following:

✔️ What joys have you experienced as a caregiver?
✔️How are you feeling about being a caregiver?
✔️What challenges you have faced as a caregiver?
✔️What concerns do you have about providing care?

January is . Glaucoma is a leading cause of and blindness in the U.S. and adults over age 60 are at higher risk. These free resources ➡️ https://bit.ly/3jzrLh9 may help you learn what to expect as you age and tips to protect your loved one’s senses and minimize the effects of .

We all have great traits and skills. We just have to be brave enough to show our gifts to the world. Thanks to all the care professionals and family caregivers who show us their courage every day.❤️

Need home care for a loved one? Here are 4 tips for finding help in a tough market.

gerontologist, Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger shares tips for finding a professional in this MarketWatch article.

Need home care for a loved one? Here are 4 tips for finding help in a tough market. Limited staffing and growing demand mean you need to think strategically about finding in-home caregivers.

👋 Meet Magloire, this week’s outstanding Care Professional.

🏆 He is receiving a for going above and beyond with clients and co-workers.

❤️ Magloire from Home Instead Carrollton & Coppell TX is always cheerful and warms up a room with his presence.

💕 He has built trust with his client by consistently being on time to work and never missing a shift.

One word used to describe Magloire by co-workers is dedicated. 💪

⏰ He is always on time, works long hours if needed, and keeps a positive attitude.

✍️ He takes the lead by reporting any changes in his client and being attentive to his needs.

👏 THANK YOU for all you do for older adults in your community!

👉 Curious about a career: HomeInstead.com/careers.