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🙌 Happy Father's Day!

Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, or mentor, your dedication and care shape our world in the most beautiful ways. Thank you for all the sacrifices, the wisdom shared, and the countless memories made.

Here's to the ones who taught us how to ride bikes, cheered us on at our games, and were always there with a comforting hug. Your role in our lives is irreplaceable. Enjoy your day – you deserve it!

🌈 Care is care, no matter who you are. During Pride Month, Home Instead celebrates the beauty of the differences that propel us forward.

Whether it's in the comfort of one’s home or in the workplace, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone in our community can thrive – where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered.💜

💜 Home Instead Care Professionals have the confidence and compassion to take on the world. They are the heart and soul in all that we do.

Find out more about this rewarding profession ⏩ https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

🙆 Understanding Alzheimer's and dementia is crucial for providing the best care for your loved ones. Early signs of dementia include memory issues that disrupt daily life, confusion with time or place, and changes in mood or personality. Dementia typically progresses through three stages: early, middle, and end.

Home Instead offers person-centered care to honor and preserve the dignity of those affected. Learn more about symptoms, stages, and care strategies to support those living with Alzheimer's 👇

Alzheimer's Stages and Symptoms Recognize the signs, symptoms, and stages associated with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, including Lewy Body.

🧠 Exciting news in the fight against Alzheimer's! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration committee has recommended approval of Eli Lilly and Company's new drug, donanemab. This promising treatment has shown potential in slowing the progression of the disease, bringing hope to millions of patients and their families.

FDA advisers endorse Eli Lilly’s early-stage Alzheimer’s drug donanemab | CNN On Monday, a panel of independent advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted to endorse Eli Lilly’s drug donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, agreeing that it was safe and effective.

💜 Coping with a progressive condition takes patience, empathy, and love. Our specialized Care Professionals, trained in Alzheimer's and other dementias, are here to support your family. 👋 Discover more today.

Live Well with Our Home Care Services Home Instead provides personalized home care services for aging adults, safely in their own homes. Learn how we can help seniors and families.

👋 Did you know your *attitude* can be the biggest barrier to taking care of yourself and your loved one?

In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn welcomes author and caregiving expert Dr. Aaron Blight. They discuss the advantages of reflecting on your caregiving mindset and provide tools to assist you in this process.

✔️ Episode highlights include:
- Understanding how the caregiving journey evolves over time
- Recognizing important inflection points in your caregiving
- Learning a simple exercise to chart your caregiving journey
- Adapting your caregiver mindset over time

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

We must continue to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease. 💜

Coping with a progressive condition takes patience, empathy, and love. Our specialized Care Professionals, trained in Alzheimer's and other dementias, are here to support your family. Discover more today.

Experienced Elderly Home Senior Care Services in Janesville, WI Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

🕊️ Don't let misconceptions hold you back from proper end-of-life planning and care. Start the conversation today and take the first step towards a more peaceful and empowered end-of-life journey.

✔️ Check off these 5 common myths to ensure you and your loved ones are well-prepared for the future.

5 Misconceptions About End-of-Life Planning and Care Face the misconceptions about end-of-life planning and care head on for better outcomes.

😎 As summer nears and the mercury rises, it's crucial to check in on older adults and aging loved ones to keep them safe. Stay informed with essential summer heat safety tips 👉 https://bit.ly/3xtzt27.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Find ways to better your brain's health and take the BrainGuide memory questionnaire to assess individual brain health needs.

➡️Answer questions by phone/online to get tailored resources.
➡️Access a wide resource library on brain health.
➡️Find out how to reduce risks.
➡️Learn ways to check memory concerns and support a loved one.

4 Steps for Better Brain Health 4 steps you or a loved one can take for better brain health.

😮 Over 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s shares simple steps to boost brain health and memory at any age ➡️ https://bit.ly/3znHdnX.

Dementia caregiving can feel especially isolating. With
HFC, we offer homecare care grants providing care & companionship to deserving families.

Click the link to find out more ➡️https://bit.ly/3KrYiEh

⚠️ Don't forget to register for our Alzheimer's focused webinar on June 5!⚠️

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

Our relationship-centered care approach to dementia caregiving aims to honor who your aging loved one was earlier in life, create opportunities for social interaction and reduce feelings of loneliness. Learn more.

Experienced Elderly Home Senior Care Services in Janesville, WI Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

🍱 Sharing meals with your aging loved one nourishes both body and soul. Try this easy recipe and enjoy quality time and conversation around the table.

▶️ Discover more nutrition tips and recipes at HomeInstead.com/CompanionshipDiet.

4 Recipes to Connect Families Cook up connection with your senior loved one.

😵 Family caregiving is undoubtedly challenging, but cultivating optimism can make a big difference for all parties.

✔️ Find nine ways to foster more positivity.

9 Ways to Be a More Optimistic Caregiver Positivity tips for caregivers.

⛈️ Stay ahead of the storm! Join Dr. Lakelyn for the latest episode of as she sits down with Emergency Response Specialist Jen Masotja-Wright for must-know severe weather safety advice.

- Discover essential prep tips, pack your emergency kit like a pro, and ensure your elderly family members are protected. 🌪️🔐

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/3JKe4dm

🗽 On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their legacy lives on in our hearts.

🗽 Today, we pay tribute to the fearless heroes who gave everything for our nation. Their courage will never be forgotten. 💙

With help from the team at Home Instead Bedford, Muriel Cremin celebrated her 90th birthday by fulfilling a life-long-dream: flying an airplane. 😁 🛩️

Birthday celebrations for 90-year-old from Bedford get off to a flying start “Who would have thought that 90 is the age when I get to fly a plane?”

🌟 Elevate Lives & Grow Your Career with Home Instead! 🌟

We're on a mission to hire 35,000 passionate Care Professionals in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Be part of a thriving workforce dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults.

Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Home Instead is hiring 35,000 compassionate and dedicated Care Professionals in the U.S. and Canada this year. Be a part of this incredible workforce that uplifts the lives of seniors every day.

Apply today! 👉 https://bit.ly/40RHNs6

Providing care for an elderly family member is likely one of the most difficult aspects of adulthood. Often, there are no clear-cut solutions, and navigating the complexities of their care can feel overwhelming without a definitive guidebook.

For those who care for loved ones from afar, additional challenges and pressures can emerge. However, it's important to remember that support can come from various sources. 💜

✔️ Here are some suggestions tailored to long-distance caregivers, aimed at easing the burden.

Long-Distance Caregiving Tips Long-distance caregiving could leave you feeling exhausted, guilty and angry. A plan can help relieve the stress.

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

😴 With today’s busy routines, sleep is often measured by how much coffee we’ll need to get through the next day. But quality sleep -- and its benefits -- can’t be countered with espresso shots.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), sleep is important to a number of our brain’s most critical functions, including how nerve cells communicate with each other.

✔️ Here are 10 ways you can create a better sleep routine, and in turn, improve your brain’s health.

10 Secrets to Sound Slumber Developing a sleep routine is essential to our overall health and wellbeing, especially our brain health. Toxins are flushed from our brains as we sleep and our body heals tissue. Sleep also helps to consolidate and strengthen memory. Evaluate your own...

🧠 Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is crucial for early detection and diagnosis. Family members may notice the signs first, but starting the conversation with a loved one can often be daunting.

✅ Join our upcoming American Society on Aging webinar to learn how to:

- Identify early signs of Alzheimer's
- Initiate difficult conversations
- Overcome resistance and denial
- Navigate post-diagnosis challenges

🏁 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. And as always, our Empowering Professionals in Aging series is free and open to the public, and will include one continuing education (CE) credit.

Click here to register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3fxkrRs

👋 Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Older adults are a demographic particularly vulnerable to mental health disorders. In fact, some studies have shown that roughly 30% of those 60+ suffer with anxiety and depression -- with as many as 8.4 million family members in the U.S. caring for loved ones with some form of mental illness.

💪 Learn more about the unique challenges mental health face, how to cope, and tips to provide better care.

Aging, Mental Health and Caregiving Resources and guidance to help family caregivers who are caring for seniors loved ones with emotional or mental health conditions

👀 Did you observe cognitive or physical changes with mom during your recent visit?

According to a study conducted by Home Instead, one in five Americans have noticed a significant decline in the well-being of their aging loved ones in the past year. Additionally, one-third expressed concerns about their loved ones losing independence and feeling uncertain about how to provide assistance.

👇 Click the link to learn more about this study and discover caregiving resources that can support both you and your family. 🤗

1 in 5 Americans See Decline in Loved One According to a recent study by Home Instead, 1 in 5 Americans saw a noticeable decline in an aging loved one's well-being while together over the holidays.

Never underestimate their powerful ripple 💜🌊

👋 Did you know roughly 35% of family caregivers are 65+?

In episode 24 of , Dr. Lakelyn sits down with author and aging expert Maddy Dychtwald to discuss caregivers' empowerment in navigating their personal aging process. They delve into the significance of embracing aging to combat societal prejudices and emphasize self-care.

✔️ Key points of the episode include:

- The importance of caregivers prioritizing their individual aging journeys.
- Dispelling common myths and biases associated with aging.
- Revealing strategies for individuals to assume control of their aging trajectories.
- Gaining insights into health and wellness tips for graceful aging.

🎧 Listen here for free ▶️ https://bit.ly/4bg1xtQ

😲 Did mom's "meticulous" house look out of sorts during your recent visit?

Light housekeeping help from a Home Instead Care Professional for just a few hours a week can help keep the home clean while offering your aging loved one companionship and support that they can look forward to on a regular basis.

👇 Click the link to find out more about our services 🏡

Live Well with Our Home Care Services Home Instead provides personalized home care services for aging adults, safely in their own homes. Learn how we can help seniors and families.