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Have you noticed that an aging parent has mail piling up or missed taking medication? These could be signs they may need more assistance than you’re able to provide.

Family caregivers experience a roller coaster of emotions and day-to-day challenges, but it is possible to find joy in the work. Learn tips to find the joy in caregiving and focus on self-care even during the challenging moments from gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Dr. Lakelyn Hogan and caregiving expert and author, Loretta Veney. RSVP now. #CaregiverChats #HomeInstead #caregiving

The best way to support seniors living at home is for Ontario to create a tax credit for family-funded home care Click below and join the chorus of seniors and their families calling for a new provincial Home Care Tax Credit to help seniors stay healthy at home longer.

Shout out to each and every single family caregiver out there! Today we celebrate and honor you for all the work, sacrifices and love you pour into caring for your loved one. Your passion is inspiring! Please don't forget you're not alone on your caregiving journey, we have loads of free resources to help you: HomeInstead.ca/care-resources. #NationalCaregiversDay #HomeInstead #caregiving

Happy National Caregivers Day! There are no word to describe what a CAREGiver goes through

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.

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Most people understand the importance of planning for the future, but often avoid preparing their aging plan until there is an issue or crisis. Mapping out the later stages of life provides older adults with more control and freedom, ensuring their wishes are communicated. Join our 1/6 American Society on Aging webinar to learn more about what should be included in an aging road map. Gerontologist April Ibarra will share: The aging process and what to expect as an ol...der adult progresses from independence to needing more support How to help families guide the conversation on sensitive subjects such as health, finances, and end of life Tools to help aging adults develop a plan to prepare them for their long-term care needs as they age Trends in products and services to support the increasing needs of older adults as they age in place Register today. #HomeInstead #seniorcare #aging #caregiving #homecare #professionaldevelopment See more

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.

Home Instead nominates Debbie as our CAREGiver of the month for January. Debbie has been employed since August 2017. She is very devoted, reliable and compassionate towards her clients. We appreciate you so much Debbie for all of your hard work!

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

We’ve gone virtual this year with our Be a Santa to a Senior holiday gift program for older adults! To learn more, go to: www.BeaSantaToaSenior.com

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

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

Our Owner, Cathy's interview in the Toronto Star about our BeaSantaToaSenior.com program and what a HUGE success it was this year! What an AMAZING job the BASTAS crew did

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Oshawa 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

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The gifts have been continuously rolling in from our BeaSantaToaSenior.com! A HUGE thank you to all the donors!!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Help seniors in need this holiday season by becoming a Santa to a Senior. Find a virtual tree near you. #beasantatoasenior

#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.

Juliana has been employed since January 2020. She is very committed to all of her clients. Her warm heart and enthusiasm are just some of her wonderful qualities. We are very grateful to have Juliana as part of the Home Instead Team. Congratulations Juliana!!

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.

Amazon Business recently partnered with our #beasantatoasenior program to provide gift delivery to isolated and underpriveledged #seniors this holiday season. Find out how you can volunteer with the program or give a gift and spread some joy in your community. #spreadjoy #seniorcare #bekind

Becoming a Santa to a senior allows us to give back to our seniors who have done so much for us.

#beasantatoasenior recently partnered with online retailer Amazon Business to make it easier than ever to give back this holiday season. Find out how you can get involved with the program -- and spread some joy in your community. #HomeInstead

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

The outbreak of COVID-19 will have a long-term and profound impact on older adults’ health and well-being globally. Social isolation and loneliness are likely to become major risk factors that affect older adults’ health outcomes. Share your thoughts on how we all can help reduce the isolation through these difficult times

We won for Best Senior Services in Whitby/Oshawa! We could not have done it without our whole team A huge Thank you to our office staff and CAREGivers!! https://www.durhamregion.com//subcategories/senior-services

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

Aminat works as a PSW and started with Home Instead Senior Care March 2, 2020. She has always gone above and beyond for her clients. Aminat’s compassion, dependability and commitment are some of her wonderful qualities that we treasure. Congratulations Aminat!!!

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

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!