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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.

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🧠 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.

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

🕊️ 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.

😮 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.

⚠️ 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

😵 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.

🗽 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.

🌟 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.

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🧠 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...

👋 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.

😲 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.

🌸 Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there! 🌷 Today, we honor your unwavering love, care, and strength. 💖

To the moms who have been caregivers, nurturers, and pillars of support,: thank you! Your dedication inspires us every day. 💐

🚗💙 Safe driving is crucial at any age, especially for our older adults. With May being , it's a good time to emphasize the importance of road safety. Simple adjustments like regular check-ups, proper eyewear, and staying alert can sometimes make all the difference.

With driving also synonymous with independence, it's essential to address the sensitive topic of "giving up the keys" with care and respect.

✔️ Check out this important guide from Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) to help you keep your loved one safe!

Older Drivers | Chorus Aging impacts everyone differently. When it comes to driving, it is important to understand the impact age-related changes can have on your safe-driving ability. Driving is a complex activity. You can be proactive about your safe driving skills by learning ways to identify changes early and interven...

👋 Did you know social isolation can increase a person's risk for dementia by 60%?

This Older Americans month, we focus on the "Power of Connection" -- highlighting the importance of social connections and meaningful relationships for older adults. (Find out more about this year's theme 👉 https://bit.ly/3QAZBV1)

Whether it's sharing stories over a cup of coffee, learning new skills together, or simply lending a listening ear, every connection matters. Every connection makes a profound difference. 💖

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5 Signs an Aging Adult is Experiencing Loneliness Home Instead shares indicators an older adult may be feeling lonely and isolated and could benefit from a helping hand and more consistent companionship.

🤝 In every caregiving bond, finding harmony between independence and assistance is vital.

Find insights and actionable advice from our caregiver resource article that can help guide you through this journey. 📖💡

Nurturing Independence: Setting Boundaries for Caregivers and Aging Loved Ones Without clear boundaries, caregivers may experience burnout, resentment, or feelings of guilt, while the care recipient may feel disempowered or dependent.

👩‍⚕️ On , we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated nurses who make a profound impact on patient lives every day.

A special shoutout goes to those providing exceptional care to our aging adults and those who've embraced caregiving as their calling. Your compassion and commitment are truly inspiring! Thank you for all you do. 💙

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Care Professionals aren't just employees. They're the heart and soul of our mission -- making a profound difference in the lives of older adults and their families. 🙌

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is our home, and a place of resilience and community strength. But it, like other areas in the central U.S.. needs our help after last weekend's outbreak.

Let's come together to support our neighbors in need. Every contribution helps rebuild lives and communities -- getting families and businesses back to a level of normalcy.

Click the United Way link to donate and show the power of solidarity 👉 https://bit.ly/49WMpR4

Often, when family members go home to visit mom or dad over the holidays, they start to realize more help is needed. In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn talks about important signs to look for when visiting aging relatives this holiday season.

Episode highlights include:
- Signs to look for that more help is needed
- What to do when you see the signs
- Resources to help support your aging loved one
- Tips on home safety and setting up a safe environment

📣 Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3usanEM

It goes without saying that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, or another form of dementia, is a stressful and demanding journey.

But as Home Instead Gerontologist Lakelyn Eichenberger tells Next Avenue Media, it's important for these caregivers to understand the uniqueness and complexity of the challenge so they can provide better care -- and better care for themselves.

Ask the Expert: What's Different About Being an Alzheimer's Caregiver? It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. And our caregiving expert, Jason Resendez, highlights the unique challenges of dementia caregivers.

🕰️ Is it time to adapt holiday traditions so aging loved ones can continue to enjoy the festivities? 🤗 🎄

10 Senior-Friendly Holiday Tips Consider these 10 tips to make holidays more meaningful for seniors.

😔 The holidays often bring back memories of a lost spouse, sibling or friend, which can be especially hard for older adults.

It is important for loved ones find ways to help aging adults enjoy this time of year with those around them.❤️

Processing Grief: Tips to Manage Emotions this Season Home Instead offers ways for family caregivers to help older adults cope with grief and loneliness.

🖐️ Have you checked out our podcast yet?

In the latest episode, Dr. Lakelyn chats with Occupational Therapist, fellow podcaster, and Caregiving Coach, Consuela Marshall about boundary setting in the caregiving relationship, and how boundaries can empower the caregiver and benefit the individual receiving care.

📣 Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3usanEM

Caregiver Chats Podcast A podcast hosted by Home Instead, Inc. Gerontologist, Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger designed to help those caring for older adults find balance, support, resources and encouragement.

While the holiday season is a time for togetherness and cheer, for many older adults who are socially isolated, it can often be filled with feelings of loneliness. 😔

🌞 That’s why when you’re considering gifts for aging loved ones, it’s important to look for items that will help them feel more connected and included with family and friends.💝

Holiday Gift Guide: Technology Products to Consider for Aging Loved Ones The holidays are associated with people, parties, shopping and package deliveries. But for folks spending the season alone, it may not feel so joyous. Feelings of loneliness can intensify and be increasingly challenging for some. In a 2023 study conducted by the University of Michigan National P...

❄️ Did you know that older adults are almost twice is likely to be hospitalized due to temperature-related injuries?

That's why it's important -- particularly during the winter season when they're more at risk for outdoor falls -- to be mindful of the possible dangers at hand.

✔️ Check out these 7 winter safety tips to keep them safe in the colder months ahead.

7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe This Winter Tips to avoid falls, keep warm and prepare aging adults for winter weather.

🤗 From our Care family to yours -- Happy Thanksgiving!

❤️ We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday with those you love.

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🤐 Having THE conversation with your aging parent(s) may be something you've been dreading, or never found the time or courage to have.

But experts, including Home Instead Gerontologist Jenny Munro, MA -- who spoke to McKnight's Home Care about the issue -- agree care planning is something that should be discussed much sooner than later.

🎄 And the holiday season just may provide the best possible opportunity to have that difficult conversation.

Holidays may be the ideal time to have the ‘care’ conversation, gerontologist says For many, the holidays are about spending time with family. For seniors with adult children, this may be a perfect opportunity to discuss options for care as they age. While it may be a difficult conversation to have, it is a necessary one, according to Jenny Munro, the acting response team manager....