Home Instead
106 Kensington Rd Unit F C1A 5J5 Charlottetown, PE, Canada

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.

Save the date Feb. 3rd. Home Instead gerontologist April Ibarra and pharmacist Kyle Decker of Simple Meds will share how to more effectively manage an older adult's medications and how mismanagement can jeopardize health and independence. You'll also learn: Common medication challenges and what to watch for Common conditions that can affect medication management ... How family caregivers can help reduce these medication risks Senior care professionals can earn one, free continuing education credit (CE). Register today.

Was your job a victim of the pandemic? If you’re looking for a new career, watch four Home Instead CAREGivers share what makes their work caring for older adults so rewarding. Begin your own exciting career journey with us today! #HomeInstead #caregiving #NowHiring

Do you know how your aging loved ones want to live out their later stages of life? Families are often thrown into caregiving and these conversations during a crisis, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Home Instead gerontologists will share: How to prepare and plan for care, including dementia care Conversation starters ... What to expect in the aging process a Options for help Register here now for the 1/26 #caregiverchats! https://www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.ca/dementia-suppor// #HomeInstead #caregiving

Understanding the signs of dementia is key to getting a proper diagnosis. Often symptoms can also be associated with other, treatable conditions. Know these 10 signs of cognitive impairment. #Alzheimers #dementia #HomeInstead

These simple habits can help relieve the stress that can caregiving during a global pandemic may cause older adults and their caregivers.

Safety is just one of many benefits of a career with Home Instead. Home Instead CAREGivers are provided the tools and resources to stay safe while caring for aging adults during a pandemic. Watch 4 Home Instead CAREGivers share what they love about their jobs. Watch now.

New name. New look. Same mission. For more than 25 years Home Instead's professional CAREGivers have been trusted to care for older adults around the globe providing hope, comfort and friendship when it's most needed. While the look may be new, the mission is timeless: enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. #HomeInstead

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.

#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.

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

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

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.

Join gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan on 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.

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.

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.

These 5 preventative actions could keep an older adult you love out of the hospital.

#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

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

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!

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!

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?

COVID-19 has impacted us all differently and researchers are gathering data. You have the opportunity to take part in a global survey focused on the impact of loneliness and isolation during COVID-19. Take the anonymous survey today.

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.

Use this extra time at home to do a home safety check. Gerontologist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, April Ibarra walks through the main areas of the house to check, safety hazards to be looking for and how to fix them. Watch now.

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.

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.

Many older adults fall each year and don't bring it to the attention of their healthcare provider. Natural aging along with chronic conditions like arthritis, cataracts and Parkinson's disease can increase the risk of falling. Join our webinar to learn practical solutions on reducing falls at home and outdoors and simple home safety improvements. Senior care professionals can earn continuing education credit. Register today.

Here are 7 ways you can help keep older adults close to you active and engaged while limiting outings and practicing social distancing.

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.

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

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

Did you know Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias disproportionately affect African Americans and Latinos? 20% of Americans living with the disease are African Americans. Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed than non-Latino whites. Why are these communities of color more heavily impacted by dementia? ... Join us 9/29 at 12 pm CT for a free webinar to learn more about the impact dementia has on communities of color. Our gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Lakelyn Hogan will host a live discussion with our partners from LatinosAgainstAlzheimer's and AfricanAmericansAgainstAlzheimer's. Register today! #WorldAlzMonth #CaregiverChats

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

As people age, it can be more difficult to maintain a balanced diet. Our trained CAREGivers can help your senior loved one with menu planning, grocery shopping, meal prep and clean up to help your family member eat well. Learn more.

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