Home Instead Senior Care
450 Nanaimo St V5L 4W3 Vancouver, BC, Canada

These 7 questions can help you get to the bottom of understanding your aging parents' finances and financial plan for the future. #HomeInstead #caregiving

Caring for the rapidly growing aging population takes a village. While family members are the first to step up, we rely on professional caregivers across the senior care continuum, volunteers who want to give back, and people like you who can help with something as simple as taking out an elderly neighbor's trash. Learn how you can make a difference with simple acts of kindness: ReadyToCare.com. #ReadytoCare #HomeInstead #seniors #kindness

Spring break isn’t just for college kids. As the weather gets warmer, there are a variety of safe and fun activities for older adults to experience. See how you and your loved one can get involved! #HomeInstead

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

As we age, we lose muscle mass. Walking and easy strength training activities can help strengthen weak muscles. Lace up your shoes and invite a friend to join you on a stroll today.

Healthy Recipes for Seniors that taste good https://www.sageminder.com//ElderlyNutr/SeniorRecipes.aspx

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

LINKS AND HELP FROM THE ALZHEIMER`S SOCIETY OF BC https://alzheimer.ca/en/bc First Link Dementia Helpline 1-800-936-6033 South Asian Dementia Helpline 1-833-674-5003... Learn from home in our free webinars Dementia-Friendly Communities Now available: tips to help you prepare for your visit to long-term care during See more

Did you know Alzheimers 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

3 WAYS TO RESPOND TO CARE GIVER CRITICISM https://dailycaring.com/3-effective-ways-to-respond-to-ca/

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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.

WHY DEMENTIA ACTIVITIES ARE IMPORTANT https://dailycaring.com/4-reasons-dementia-activities-are/

The first day of fall marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day, a day for family and friends to assess older adults' environment and physical well-being for fall prevention and safety. These assessments, strength and balance exercises and simple home projects that may help reduce the risk of a fall and keep your aging love one safely at home longer.

COPING WITH PANDEMIC / COVID-19 FATIGUE https://www.nextavenue.org/coping-with-pandemic-fatigue/

September is World Alzheimers Month, a good reminder for caregivers to refresh their care approach and evaluate areas where assistance may be needed. Incorporating these 5 techniques into daily routine may help establish a positive environment. #WorldAlzMonth

RESOURCES FOR CARE GIVERS / FRONT LINE WORKERS https://cmha.bc.ca//mental-health-resource-frontline-work/

ESTATE PLANNING AND HOW TO CHOOSE AN EXECUTOR https://dailycaring.com/5-tips-to-help-seniors-with-estat/

These 7 tips for family caregivers to consider when planning for care are crucial to ensure aging loved ones are cared for under any circumstances, including a global health crisis.

HOW TO THRIVE AS A CARE GIVER https://dailycaring.com/how-to-thrive-as-a-caregiver-10-t/

Flu vaccination is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu and from Covid-19. https://dailycaring.com/getting-a-flu-shot-for-seniors-5-/

TIPS FOR HELPING SENIORS SLEEPING PROBLEMS https://dailycaring.com/11-tips-to-improve-senior-sleep-b/

If youre 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.

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For #HealthyAgingMonth, explore our 10 tips for healthy aging that can be implemented at any age.

Happy Grandparent's Day to all the grandmothers and grandfathers out there. We hope you can enjoy this very special day with those you love dearly in a socially distanced way to keep everyone safe.

Giving back to our communities is engrained in Home Instead's culture from the global headquarters and throughout the franchise network across the country. Collectively, we're all committed to enhancing the lives of older adults and their families through care and/or free resources. We're excited to congratulate fellow franchise owner, Todd Barth for being recognized by Franchise Business Review as a "2020 Rockstar Franchise Owner" for giving back to his Hillsboro, OR community. Read more about his giving back philosophy and see how else the Home Instead network has been recognized by the franchising industry in 2020.

Technology can be great, especially now as the world uses it to stay connected, but companionship and human contact are important parts of healthy aging.

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Helpful Tips for Dressing while living with Arthritis https://dailycaring.com/8-arthritis-dressing-tips-make-li/

Caregiving through COVID-19 has been a challenge for many caregivers. Home Instead's gerontologist shared with "Seniorlink" the importance of caregivers making their own health a priority and offered a few tips to help prioritize health and wellness. Keep reading: