Home Instead Senior Care
90C Centurian Dr L3R 8C1 Markham, ON, Canada

Prioritizing our physical and mental health is key for total body wellness. Implementing healthy aging choices doesn't have to be time-consuming or complicated. Older adults and family caregivers can get started with these 5 healthy aging resolutions.

If this doesn’t make your day, I don’t know what will. These are some of the residents at Markhaven Home for Seniors opening up their gifts on Christmas morning, which were provided through our Be a Santa to a Senior Program. Thanks again to everyone who donated. The smiles and looks on their faces show how much of an impact you made.

If you’re out of work and want to help others, consider joining our team. We are providing care to seniors in our community and need compassionate people like you. Apply now.

As the pandemic and lockdowns continue to impact employment rates across Canada, jobs remain scarce in many industries. The in-home caregiving industry is experiencing high demand. Learn what it's like to be a Home Instead CAREGiver.

Happy New Year! Wishing you a year filled with joy, kindness and good health.

As we begin a new year and put holiday decor and memorabilia away, older adults may have feelings of grief, loss and isolation. Here are 5 ways to process grief and how family members can be supportive of their aging loved ones.

As the premier home care company for seniors, Home Instead understands that our most vulnerable populations need help now more than ever.

Signs your aging parent or loved one may need more help at home.

Caring for an aging loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? Our free, online courses can help family caregivers understand the symptoms and stages to provide a better quality of life. Each class is 5-15 minutes to accommodate caregiving duties. Learn more.

Wishing our clients, CAREGivers, key players and partners a Christmas and holiday season filled with joy.

What a great holiday message from the co-founder of Home Instead, Lori Hogan. Everything she mentions is spot on. Although only 3 months into business, we have already built an amazing team of CAREGivers who work hard every day to provide care for seniors in our community. We are very lucky to have them and could not thank them enough!

5 ways to keep your holiday season traditions alive, in new and safe ways to celebrate with aging loved ones. We think #4 is super fun!

Flu season is upon us. Can you tell the difference between symptoms of seasonal influenza (the flu) and COVID-19? Here's what caregivers need to know to limit exposure to either virus and keep aging loved ones as healthy as possible.

Make a difference in our community by joining our team. We are hiring compassionate professionals to provide care for seniors in the Markham area. They need us. We need you. Apply today.

Are you looking to make a difference, but can’t find time to volunteer? Here’s a quick and fun way to help brighten a senior’s day with just a few kind words.

Look for these 5 your aging loved one might be experiencing isolation when celebrating the holidays virtually or in a safe, socially distant way. #HomeInstead # #caregiving # #COVID19

5 tips to help working family caregivers find some balance while caregiving during COVID-19.

Home Instead has been keeping seniors in their homes for over 25 years and understands the importance of safety and connection. If you need support keeping your loved one safe at home, we can help.

For 17 yrs, we've helped give gifts to socially isolated #seniors in need. Thx @FoxBusiness & @JHuberHISC for helping #HomeInstead spread holiday cheer & the word about #BeaSantaToaSenior. BeaSantaToaSenior.com #kindness #olderAdults #socialisolation

Home Instead gerontologist Lakeyln Hogan explains what dementia is and how COVID-19 has impacted those living with the disease and their caregivers in this "Art of Aging" podcast.

The @markhamboardoftrade 2021 Buyer’s guide is now out! Thank you for including our newly established business. For anyone wanting to support small businesses during these difficult times, this guide is a great resource to help you do just that. Check it out online! #supportsmallbusiness #markhambusiness #markham #supportlocal #yorkregion

Some pictures of our Be A Santa To a Senior preparation and drop off. Such a great experience!

Even though the holiday season looks different this year, these gift ideas for older adults and aging loved ones are sure to bring a smile, even virtually.

#sponsored In case you missed it #HomeInstead gerontologist & spokesperson Lakelyn Hogan offered tips to #familyCaregiver Bill & wife Heidi caring for #aging parents while raising 2 teens and working. Watch now. #caregiver #olderAdults #drphil

Did you know that nearly 14 million seniors live in social isolation from friends and family? Find out how you can brighten a senior’s day and make a friend for life.

Join 60,000 other volunteers who have helped spread holiday cheer through our Be a Santa to a Senior program. See how you can get involved -- and make a difference in your community this season. #beasantatoasenior

Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating. Blessings to your family from the Home Instead family.

Have you experienced these 4 common caregiver guilt trips? These tips can help you can help you focus on staying healthy emotionally and physically instead of feeling all the guilt.

Member of #Parliament Irek Kusmierczyk spoke about Home Instead’s #BeaSantaToaSenior program in the Canadian House of Commons, encouraging all Canadians to participate in helping isolated seniors in need this holiday season.

#sponsored Tomorrow on the Dr. Phil Show, Home Instead gerontologist and spokesperson Lakelyn Hogan will share ideas to help families ease the challenges of caring for aging parents, working and raising a family.during a global pandemic. Tune in to see if you can relate to Bill and Heidi’s caregiving story. Check local listings: drphil.com/local-listings/ #HomeInstead

#sponsored Save the date! This Thursday, 12/10 Home Instead gerontologist and spokesperson Lakelyn Hogan will be on the Dr. Phil Show to talk with Bill and Heidi who are caring for his 90-year-old parents living at home during the pandemic. Checking on his parents who live 45 minutes away while working and raising 2 teenage boys is beginning to take a toll on Bill and Heidi. Tune in to learn suggestions for any family in this scenario. Check local listings: drphil.com/local-listings/ #HomeInstead

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

Families often struggle to understand what doctors mean by dementia. While Alzheimer's is the most common dementia, there are many varieties and it's important to ask and know which dementia your loved one is living with, so you can understand the behaviors associated with that specific dementia.

If you need support keeping your senior loved one safe at home, we can help. Home Instead's CAREGivers are trained to provide a safe and personalized care experience. Contact us today.

Today is #GivingTuesday! Now more than ever, senior serving organizations need your help. Many have adapted to continue serving their clients safely to combat loneliness and isolation, but they need your support to continue serving those most in need in the coming months. Please consider a gift of $10 or more to any of the Home Instead Foundation's senior-focused organizations.

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, 12/2 at 1pm ET. Register now.

Such an important and necessary service! Thank you York Regional Police

A huge thank you to the Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti for taking the time to (virtually) meet with us today. We had the opportunity to share how our Home Instead business is enhancing the lives of aging adults and their families in the Markham area. We also discussed ways that we can collaborate to reach out to more seniors who require extra care and support. Excited to continue making a positive difference and building strong relationships in our community!

Searching for a new career with purpose and impact? Retired and looking to make a difference in your community while getting paid to do so? Are you a PSW wanting more hours or to work in a positive environment where you will only be caring for one client at time? We are #HIRING compassionate individuals of all backgrounds to provide care for our senior clients. Help us on our mission to change the face of aging and apply today!... https://www.homeinstead.ca/3052/home-care-jobs

The isolation of social distancing can be especially difficult for seniors. If you need support keeping your loved one safe and happy at home, we have trained CAREGivers who can help. Learn more.

While it has been said that letter writing is the quintessence of generosity, it can also be a lot of fun! See how becoming a pen pal for a senior can brighten more lives than one.

Join gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan on Tuesday, 11/17 for a special #CaregiverChats with our partner Caregiver Action Network. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we'll recognize all that family caregivers do to keep loved ones safe and well and share resources to make caregiving during a crisis a little easier. Register today.

Watch The Doctor Oz Show today to meet Christina who was thrust into caregiving after her mom fractured a hip. As a single mother and business owner, Christina has a lot on her plate. Add in a global pandemic and she's feeling the stress, fatigue and guilt of caregiving. See what gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Lakelyn Hogan and Dr. Mehmet Oz suggest to help caregivers in similar situations. Visit www.doctoroz.com for local listings.

Wow. We are absolutely blown away by everyone’s generosity and compassion. It hasn’t even been a week since our virtual bulbs went live for the 2020 Be a Santa to a Senior program and all of our gift donations have been purchased. That’s over 225 presents for 82 deserving seniors which will be delivered to them before the holidays. A big thank you to everyone who bought (donated) gifts or helped spread word about this program. Keep following along on social media to see the ...positive impact it’s going to make. With that being said, other Home Instead locations still have gift donations available to be purchased for their local seniors. Visit www.beasantatoasenior.com to help them out!

Every 3 seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. But, what exactly is dementia? And, why is there a stigma associated with it?

Did you know that nearly a third of those 65+ have reported being lonely during the holidays in the past five years? Help change that by volunteering to #beasantatoasenior.

The holidays are often thought of as a time for laughter, cheer and togetherness. But for many older adults, this magical season is filled with bittersweet nostalgia remembering better days spent with loved ones. See how your participation in Be a Santa to a Senior can make the holidays great again for many older adults in your community. #HomeInstead #BeaSantaToaSenior

Fall is a great time to assess a home’s safety. This free downloadable checklist helps caregivers or aging adults look for safety hazards in nine areas of a home.

#LestWeForget all the brave men and women who gave so much for us. Thank you for your service. #remembranceday #veterans #canada

A homecare career means a work schedule to fit your lifestyle and the opportunity to spend time with seniors. Details:

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we have some very exciting news to share! The Home Instead Markham team is proud to announce our participation in Home Instead Senior Care's 17th annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. The goal of this longstanding program is to bring holiday cheer by delivering gifts to lonely or low-income seniors who might otherwise go without any gifts or visitors during the holiday season. Since it’s inception in 2003, Be a Santa to a Senior... has provided approximately 2.1 million gifts and brightened the season for more than 750,000 deserving seniors. Unfortunately, the 2020 holiday season is going to look quite different during the COVID-19 pandemic and seniors especially are at risk of significant challenges associated with isolation. Our hope is that this simple gesture of providing a gift can show the senior that they are being thought of, which is more important this year than ever. Who will the gifts be going to? Home Instead Markham will provide gifts to all the residents at Markhaven Home for Seniors, one of many long-term care facilities across Ontario that has felt the impact of COVID-19 firsthand. How will the gifts be donated and delivered? Home Instead is teaming up with Amazon Business to create a contactless gift-giving experience for volunteers and recipients. The new Amazon Business collaboration will provide the same holiday cheer to local seniors while also prioritizing the safety and wellness of all who are involved. How can you get involved? It’s easy to help! Members of the community can visit www.BeASantatoaSenior.com and enter their postal code or city to view Wish Lists for local seniors on Amazon. A personalized greeting can be included with the gift which will be shipped to Home Instead where it will be wrapped and safely delivered to the senior. If you are unable to donate, simply liking and sharing this post to spread the word would also be a big help! For more information on the program, call our franchise office directly at 905-604-4224 or email [email protected]

Home Instead has been keeping older adults in their homes for over 25 years and understands the importance of safety and connection. If you need support keeping your aging loved one safe at home, we can help.

The importance of proper nutrition for older adults cannot be overstated, but for some who live alone, cooking nutritious meals for one can be difficult. Senior care professionals can earn free continuing education credit in our 11/4 American Society on Aging webinar. Join to learn: Causes and warning signs of poor nutrition Potential risks associated with eating alone Nutritional guidelines for older adults Tips and resources for healthy cooking for one... Register below. See more

Check out the awesome article that Simone at YorkRegion.com wrote about the opening of our business and how we are keeping seniors safe at home during these difficult times! Visit our website or give us a call to learn more about how we can provide a unique homecare solution to fit your senior loved ones needs. https://www.yorkregion.com//10233408-home-instead-senior/

We're ready to inspire more people to care about seniors and senior-related causes. See how a simple letter to a senior can brighten the day for you and the recipient! Join our pen pal campaign to help end senior isolation and loneliness!

https://markhamon.in-home-care-jobs.com/x/deta/a2iyekp4vpif We are #Hiring for a live-in CAREGiver to care for one of our clients! Please click the link below for more details.

Encouraging older adults to practice cyber safety can go a long way toward protecting their identity and sensitive personal information. 6 tips to help keep the senior in your life from being a target online.

Did you know 22% of U.S. adults say they often or always feel lonely? The impact of loneliness on seniors is even higher. In this Hallmark Home & Family segment, learn what you can do at home to brighten an senior's day and get inspired to spread kindness to older adults in your community.

CAREGivers help seniors with social engagement and activities of daily living like meal preparation and household duties. Learn more about becoming a professional caregiver.

Personal care needs like bathing, dressing, grooming and more is something a CAREGiver is happy to help with. Get more info:

Home Instead and HFC proudly partner together to offer a much-needed grant program that provides free, in-home care relief for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. How it works The Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Grant Program provides in-home care, delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead CAREGiver, to give family members caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease a break. Two types of grants are available: ... Recharge Respite Grant - 50 hours of respite care Extended Relief Respite Grant - 6 months of respite care Apply for a grant today https://bit.ly/3lLB0uP

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shoutout to everyone at HQ who participated in this awesome event! If you’d like to donate to their team, check out the following link: https://bit.ly/30BWvWK

We are now officially open for business and our website is live! Check it out for more details on how we can provide a home care solution to serve your family's senior loved one with the compassion and devotion they deserve. https://www.homeinstead.ca/3052