Home Instead
1071 Lesperance Rd N8N 1X1 Tecumseh, ON, Canada

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.

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.

We have received about 200 gifts so far, thank you! We still have about 1,200 more packages needed. If you would like to Be A Santa to a Senior please drop off male/female gift packages outside our office at 1071 Lesperance Rd. #beasantatoasenior

Home Instead provides dependable, compassionate care at all levels, including specialty care for those with Parkinson's disease, arthritis or those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. From brief check-in visits to round-the-clock care, we have you covered. https://www.homeinstead.ca/3026/home-care-services #StayHomeInstead #Caregiving

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.

Thank you so much for your support on this program! We are blessed to be part of such an amazing community!

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?

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.

Santa gifts continue to roll in, but we still need to fulfill about 1,300 more! Thank you everyone for your support!

We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for Be a Santa to a Senior donation drop offs! Drop offs can be made at 1071 Lesperance Road in the designated drop off area outside our office. #BASTAS gift donations can be made up for males or females and include generalized but needed items like blankets, hats/scarves/gloves, socks, slippers, toiletries, facial tissue, large print activity books, or gift cards for these items or groceries. We kindly ask that items are returned unwrapped. No sign up necessary! Together we can bring joy to so many local older adults this holiday season! Thank you for your generosity.

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