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🌄💜 In recent years, the summer solstice has taken on an additional meaning through "The Longest Day" initiative by the Alzheimer's Association®. This event is designed to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

The summer solstice reminds us of the power of light and the importance of community. By aligning this symbolic day with Alzheimer’s awareness, we can shine a spotlight on this critical issue and work together to support those affected by the disease.

What Is The Longest Day? On June 20, 2024 - the longest day of the year - teams around the world will come together to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. Put your passion to good work. Start a team and join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

Today, we honor the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought tirelessly for freedom. ✊🏽 Together, we can build a world that values and respects the rights and dignity of every person, regardless of their race or background. 🌍❤️ ➡️ Learn More: juneteenth.com

Learn how our compassionate Care Professionals can deliver the practical and emotional care, respite and comfort a family deserves throughout the hospice experience. 💖

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

📚 Finding resources for dementia caregiving is crucial as it ensures you and your family have the support and tools needed to provide effective and compassionate care.

In episode 26 of , Dr. Lakelyn is joined by dementia expert and advocate Carrie Aalberts to talk about the top 10 resources that all dementia family caregivers should know.

🎧 Stream it for free here 👉 https://bit.ly/3usanEM

🎉 Celebrating the amazing men in our lives this Father's Day! 🙌 Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, or mentor, your love and guidance light up our world in the most incredible ways. Thank you for all the sacrifices, wisdom shared, and unforgettable memories created.

🌟 Here's to the ones who taught us to ride bikes, cheered us on at games, and embraced us with warm hugs. Your presence is truly irreplaceable. Enjoy every moment today – you absolutely deserve it!

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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

Did you know that family caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia or long-term illness have higher rates of caregiver stress and depression twice as high as other family caregivers? Managing caregiver stress through exercise can refresh your body and spirit and lift your mood. Learn more about adding exercise to your caregiving routine. https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/caregiver-support/managing-caregiver-depression-exercise/

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 St Charles, IL Home Instead provides home care services for the elderly, safely and compassionately in their own homes. Learn more about the experienced care we deliver.

🎉Today is the day! Please join us in wishing our owner Kelly a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎂 Kelly, we hope you have an AMAZING day!!!

Are you starting to wonder if home care would benefit an aging adult in your life? Download our Home Care Solutions Guide for tips to identify the signs home care is needed and provides questions to ask to determine the best type of home care for your family. ➡️ https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/care-planning/home-care-solutions-guide/

🕊️ 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.

☀️ Help keep your loved ones cool and safe this summer! Stay informed with these essential heat safety tips 👉 https://bit.ly/3xtzt27.

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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.

😎 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.

Family caregivers play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of their loved ones. As a , do you worry about what would happen to your loved one if you took a little time for yourself? What if you could ensure their routine was maintained and care was provided? That's what can do! Learn more about in-home respite care today! https://www.homeinstead.com/location/458/home-care-services/respite-for-family-caregivers/

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

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According to Home Instead research, 72 percent of primary caregivers provide care to a parent or loved one without any outside help. Not surprisingly, 31 percent of those surveyed admit they'd like more help with caregiving, and one in four resents other family members who don't help. If you are a sole caregiver, look for ways to avoid burnout and stress. Check out these tips on how to ask others for help with caregiving responsibilities. https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/caregiver-support/how-to-ask-others-for-help/

⚠️ 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 St Charles, IL 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.

Are you looking for more than just a job? Care Professionals provide services and compansionship that betters the lives of others, including their own. If you're a caring individual wanting a new career, join us today! https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care-jobs

😵 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.

Taking birthday celebrations to new heights with Home Instead Bedford! Muriel Cremin soared to the skies on her 90th birthday, fulfilling her lifelong dream of flying a plane! 🎉✈️

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?”