Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada

Are you wanting to make a difference and have your gift go twice as far? The Home Instead Foundation is closing in on its $1 million match and your support helps aging adults and the people who care for them. Learn about our programs, their impact and why your gift is needed now more than ever. https://www.homeinsteadfoundation.ca/our-programs/

While every day might be national pet day at your house, today is the official day where we celebrate our furry friends. We'd love to hear your pet's name, a favorite story or how you're celebrating National Pet Day. Even better, share a photo in the comment section.

Through Give65, we are partnering with organizations committed to serving vulnerable aging adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Learn how your support provides care to the older adult, as well as resources and respite for their loved ones. https://www.give65.ca/alzheimers

The Home Instead Foundation was founded in 2017 with the intent to serve aging adults in need of social services to live with dignity and independence. With the aging population being the fastest growing, it's critical we all work together to help the most vulnerable. https://www.homeinsteadfoundation.ca//our-case-for-support/

The fourth-annual Give65 Event is July 13 - 15. We're making this event bigger than ever and will be sharing details shortly. In the meantime, mark this date on your calendar and stay tuned for detailed information this month.

Did you know the Home Instead Foundation launched in Canada in 2017? Since then we've distributed funding to charitable organizations through our Give65 and Be a Santa to a Senior program. Learn more about our mission to serve less fortunate older adults and how you can make in impact. www.HomeInsteadFoundation.ca.

We're inching closer to closing out our $1 million match to honour Home Instead's 25th anniversary and impact on aging adults. If you'd like your gift to go twice as far, there's still time to give. Please visit www.Give65.ca/25years and select the fund that is most meaningful to you.

February is Heart Month, so we’re shining a light on the importance of cardiovascular health. With heart disease affecting approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults and being the second leading cause of death in Canada, it’s critical to know what you can do to maintain your health. https://www.canada.ca//hear/heart-diseases-conditions.html

Technology is giving seniors much-needed companionship during a time that can feel lonely and isolating. The Dreamweaver Foundation a GIVE65 partnering nonprofit provided 300 Facebook Portals to seniors in Nebraska and Iowa. For many, it was the first time they connected with family in months.

#GivingTuesday is 7 weeks away! This is the last week for charities to submit their application to participate. If you're interested in giving back to seniors this year, check out our GIVE65 partnering charities at www.GIVE65.ca/nonprofits. Find a mission that is close to your heart and plan to make a gift of $10+ as early as midnight CST on December 1.

Today is World Arthritis Day. For many, this is an invisible disease. But it's important on this day to understand this complex disease and the physical and emotional impact it has on those living with it.

Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimers disease. To make a difference, consider supporting your local Alzheimers organizations, volunteering, advocating and educating yourself. When we work together, we move closer to finding relief for the millions who are affected by this terrible disease.

Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year is all about sharing gratitude and giving back to those in need. Is there a senior in your neighbourhood who could use a hand or a visit from a distance? With so many seniors feeling isolated and alone, think of simple and safe ways to brighten their day.

September is Hunger Action Month. During these challenging times, many seniors are worried about their next meal. We know just how important meal programs are for seniors especially right now when many are isolated and unable to shop at the store. Find a nonprofit in your community that serves meals to seniors and determine how you can get involved to ensure no senior has to go hungry.

The eighth-annual #GivingTuesday celebration is December 1. Charitable organizations that are serving seniors should apply to participate by visiting www.GIVE65.ca/givingtuesday. This year, the Foundation is providing $25,000 in matching grants to partnering organizations.

Seniors at Belmont House - one of our recurring GIVE65 charities - are thriving and enjoying their golden years. See how the recreational programs are keeping seniors engaged, active and connected to each other.

Many seniors rely on charities to age with the dignity and independence they deserve. But with many relying on social services to age on their own terms, its important we support senior serving charities. Mark your calendars for Dec. 1 and plan to give back to one of our GIVE65 partnering charities.

Today is World Mental Health Day. It's at a time when so much has changed due to the pandemic. These past few months have been challenging, overwhelming and filled with grief for many. We value our partnerships with mental health organizations that are serving seniors and are working toward growing that network so more seniors have access to mental health services. Learn more about these organizations here: https://www.give65.ca/bemHealth

The senior population is the fastest growing, which means charitable organizations are serving more with the same amount of funding. Your support to the GIVE65 Incentive Fund inspires people to give at a greater level and it helps generate even more support for these important organizations. Learn more at www.GIVE65.ca/25years.

The application to participate in our #GivingTuesday celebration at GIVE65.ca is closing in 8 days. If your charity serves seniors or is looking to start a program for seniors, we invite you to apply to participate. With $25,000 available in matching grants, you won't want to miss this fundraising opportunity. Learn more at www.GIVE65.ca/GivingTuesday.

During a time when many feel isolated and lonely, a teenager decided to create a global card campaign with the hope to spread messages of kindness.

The mission of the Foundation is to enhance the lives of aging adults and those who care for them. We work toward this through our programs that are focused on older adults. Learn more about our mission at www.HomeInsteadFoundation.ca.

The holidays are right around the corner and while they might look a little different this year, one thing we can count on is #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1. Mark it on your calendars now and plan to give at www.GIVE65.ca on Dec. 1!

A Nebraska couple celebrating 60 years of marriage decided to take anniversary photos in the same formal attire they donned on their wedding day. Their pictures might just be the sweetest thing you see today.

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The special bond you have with a grandparent is something you cant get anywhere else. They love you unconditionally, share their wisdom and usually have the best stories from when they were younger. On this Grandparents Day, please share a memory of your grandparents, so we can all honour them on this special day.

We believe seniors enrich our communities and our lives. Their perspective, wisdom and guidance are things we should never take for granted. With so many changes these past couple of months, they need our support now more than ever. If youre looking to give back and help those in need, simple acts of kindness go a long way. From holding the door open to picking up groceries for your older neighbour, help spread kindness during this challenging time.

The signature program of the Foundation is GIVE65. In July, we held our largest GIVE65 Event ever, with nearly $180,000 raised and awarded to our partnering charities. Now, were gearing up for our GIVE65 #GivingTuesday celebration held on the Tuesday, December 1. Can we count on you to help seniors in need on #GivingTuesday? www.GIVE65.ca/GivingTuesday

We're 8 weeks out from this year's #GivingTuesday celebration at GIVE65.ca. The Foundation is providing $25,000 in matching grants, with every organization eligible for up to $5,000. If you're looking for a way to give back, please consider supporting our GIVE65 senior serving charities on Dec. 1 at www.GIVE65.ca.

For many seniors, these past couple of months have meant long periods of isolation. So some places are getting creative with ways to fight loneliness, including robotic pets.

Applications to participate in our #GivingTuesday celebration close October 16. If you know of a charity in your community serving seniors, we'd love for them to learn more about GIVE65 and submit their application to participate. To get started, have them visit www.GIVE65.ca/givingtuesday.

We have $25,000 in matching grants available to our GIVE65 charities during the upcoming #GivingTuesday event. Whether you're a charity or a donor interested in supporting seniors, check out www.GIVE65.ca/GivingTuesday for all the details on this global day of giving.

This Labour Day might look a little bit different, but the purpose remains the same. Make the effort to recognize the contributions our workforce has made and continues to make to grow and strengthen our country.

Every day in Canada, 1,000 people are turning 65 years old. Through our signature program - GIVE65 - were partnering with charities throughout Canada to expand their services and programs to serve even more seniors in need. Www.GIVE65.ca/GivingTuesday

Today is International Day of Charity. Today reminds us that simple acts of charity can help make a significant difference in the lives of our most vulnerable. How can you give back and help those who are less fortunate in your community?

#GivingTuesday is exactly 3 months away. This day is all about spreading generosity, from small acts of kindness to volunteering your time, making a gift or helping a friend in need, plan to give back in a way that is meaningful to you on Dec. 1.

Seniors need our help now more than ever. Many are feeling isolated and lonely. From writing a letter to a socially distant visit, what are the different ways we can show seniors that we care and havent forgotten about them? Share in the comments below.

Residents at a Washington Assisted Living facility are recreating iconic posters from classic movies. And the results are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada officially launched in 2017 with the mission to enhance the lives of aging adults and those who care for them. Were inviting you to join us as we work toward a world where all seniors age with greater hope and independence. www.homeinsteadfoundation.ca

Small acts of kindness can mean the world to someone. How can you be generous this week? #MondayMotivation

This years #GivingTuesday is Dec. 1. The Foundation is providing 25,000 in matching grants to charities serving seniors. Havent applied to participate? Submit your application today for early access to GIVE65 tools and resources. www.GIVE65.ca/admin/application

The Endowment Fund was established in 2018 to build long-term sustainability for the Foundation and its mission to enhance the lives of aging adults and those who care for them. Donors can select the endowment impact area that is most meaningful to them. Learn more about our areas of impact: www.homeinsteadfoundation.ca/about/our-endowment/

Giuseppe Paterno has faced many tests in life -- childhood poverty, war, the global pandemic. But now, his latest test has made him Italys oldest university graduate at the age of 96.

Calling all charities serving seniors! Dont forget to apply to participate in this years #GivingTuesday celebration at GIVE65.ca on Dec. 1. Submit your application here: www.GIVE65.ca/admin/application.

Today is National Dog Day, the perfect day to share a picture of your pooch. Wed love to hear a fun story about your furry friend or see a picture of your dog.

Every day, 1,000 people are turning 65 years old in Canada. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, theres a need for more services and programs to help them age with the independence and dignity they deserve. The Home Instead Foundation is committed to helping seniors own their aging journey through our partnerships with local charities through our GIVE65 program. Learn more: www.GIVE65.ca/about.

These past few months have been extremely isolating for seniors. Whether its a visit from a distance or a written letter, a phone call or video chat, take the time to give your attention to the seniors in your life. #MondayMotivation

A cancelled internship turned into a big opportunity for one student to help connect isolated seniors with their doctors.

Four generations of women - including 102-year-old great-grandma Hattie - are receiving love from millions after gathering for a family TikTok video.

Today is #WorldSeniorCitizensDay, a day to celebrate the older adults in our life. Make time today to show the seniors in your life your appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments and sacrifices they have given throughout their lives.

Is your calendar marked for #GivingTuesday? This years event is Dec. 1. If your organization is a charity serving seniors, wed love to have you participate in our end-of-year celebration. Apply here: www.GIVE65.ca/admin/application.

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay, a day that recognizes all aide and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. We thank those who are committed to helping the vulnerable especially during difficult times.

The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation launched to help seniors age with the independence and dignity they deserve. Were committed to creating a world where all seniors age with greater hope and success. https://www.homeinsteadfoundation.ca/about/

In all of this uncertainty, its easy to get off track and focus on the negative. If possible, lets pour our energy into hope and the possibilities it brings. #MondayMotivation

David and Loretta Bowen, both 90 years old, were reunited after she spent weeks in the hospital. Their sweet reunion was caught on camera by their granddaughter.

George Glass hadnt held hands with his wife of 61 years in months due to the coronavirus lockdown. That is, until his daughter got to work on solving the problem.