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Since 2003, more than 60,000 #beasantatoasenior volunteers have helped spread holiday cheer to lonely and forgotten #seniors. See how you can get involved this season! #holidaycheer #bethechange #bekind #spreadjoy

Nearly 60% of caregivers caring for someone with dementia rate the emotional stress as high or very high. The stresses of the holiday season can add to that strain. Implementing a person-centered care approach can help family caregivers manage symptoms and positively engage their loved one during the holiday season. Senior care professionals can learn more about this approach and earn continuing education credit in our free webinar next week, 12/2at 1pm ET. Register now.

Be a Santa to a Senior, Home Instead’s Christmas campaign is off to a great start! Thank you to all who have already contributed to the cause in reaching underprivileged seniors - watch for our news clips in the paper and on TV Keep it coming! Be a blessing!!

Keeping seniors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a top priority for professional caregivers. But with social distancing measures still in place, many seniors may still feel lonely or isolated. Become a pen pal today.

Keeping our aging loved ones well during a global health pandemic is of utmost concern. Asking these 7 questions can help families decide if multigenerational living makes sense and meets everyone's needs.

Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated increasing their risk for health issues and lowering their overall quality of life. See how a becoming a pen pal can positively impact an isolated senior’s life.

With social isolation in place due to #COVID19, many #seniors will struggle with #loneliness and #depression this holiday season. Help make their season magical again by donating a gift through our #beasantatoasenior program. #spreadjoy #seniorcare #bethechange

If you’re looking for a career with purpose and impact, it might be time to consider becoming a caregiver for seniors.

Have you or a loved one considered what you'll do when you retire? After traditional retirement, many older adults are unretiring and finding jobs that fuel their passions and purpose. Hear more about what it means to #UnRetireYourself in this Hallmark Channel USA Home & Family segment and then visit www.UnRetireYourself.com.

Older adults are at a higher risk of isolation and loneliness and it was that way long before COVID-19 disrupted daily life. Learn the difference between being isolated and lonely, risk factors and health implications of loneliness and isolation. Watch now.

For many, talking about end of life wishes is not at the top of the to-do list. The conversation is uncomfortable, to say the least, but it's incredibly important. Join us 10/15 at 12 pm CT for a free #CaregiverChats webinar to learn what it means to live well to the end. Our gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Lakelyn Hogan and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, whose mission is to help people experience the end of life in a way that matches their values and goals, will discuss: ... The importance of end of life planning and how to get started How communities and healthcare systems can work together to improve end of life experiences How COVID-19 has shifted the conversation about end of life planning, grief and loss Register today!

Wishing all of our clients, caregivers, and loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are especially thankful for all the dedication & hard work our team puts into providing comfort and care to seniors. What are you thankful for this year?

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Learn what can impact an older adult's mental health and what resources are available for family caregivers caring for an aging adult with mental health issues.

To all our Caregivers and Clients ...

Have a wonderful THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

As we've all been using technology more to stay connected as we're spending more time at home, it's important to keep online safety top of mind. Can you and your aging loved one spot an online scam? Take the quiz to find out.

Provide the help and companionship seniors need, now more than ever. Join our team of professional CAREGivers today.

By tackling these top 10 household tasks, we help seniors maintain their home and their independence.