Home Instead Senior Care
241 Charlotte St K9J 7K6 Peterborough, ON, Canada

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.

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

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.

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.

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

90% of older adults prefer to remain in their homes as they age but it can be stressful on the caretakers, now more than ever. Gerontologist and Home Instead sp...okesperson, Lakelyn Hogan, joins to explain what services they can provide to give your loved ones the opportunity to age at home. See more

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.

Want to help a lonely senior this holiday senior? Find a tree in your area. Be a Santa to a Senior trees feature bulbs with gift requests from older adults. Find a tree near you. #spreadthejoy

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.

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.

Do you know how to spot dementia and Alzheimer’s? We encourage you and your family to know the signs. If a senior loved one is experiencing these side effects, communicate with your healthcare provider.

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.

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?

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.

The carnage in congregate care, if nothing else, obliges us to rethink elder care fundamentally. A good starting point is prioritizing home care. This pandemic has shone a light on how we have brutally failed our elders.... Who, going forward, will not think twice about placing a loved one in long-term care? Who will not ask: How can we keep Mom or Dad safe at home? The right care at the right place and at the right time needs to be the mantra of a patient- and family-centred care system. To fulfill that mission, one of our priorities has to be the allowance of people to age in place, to give them the choice of living at home and dying at home, with proper supports. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-in-the-stay-at-h/

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.

Today, I encourage Canadians from coast to coast to join me in honouring Canada’s seniors. These are the men and women who have contributed so much and made so... many sacrifices to build Canada into the country we know and love today. This year, National Seniors Day coincides with an increased concern for the health and wellness of our seniors. The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting many challenges for seniors, and the mental health impact of social isolation is a top concern. As we see cases of COVID-19 rise in many communities, I encourage everyone to reach out to the seniors in their lives and make a meaningful connection, whether it be with a card, phone call, or by offering to run errands or drop off food. The current crisis is challenging for everyone, but we mustn’t allow our seniors to fall through the cracks. On behalf of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, I send my gratitude and warm wishes to all of Canada’s seniors on National Seniors Day.

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.

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

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