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Stephanie cares for all clients as if they were family. She recalled the heartbreak of watching her mother's decline, but she never regretted the time she spent with her.   Read more

A family caregiver and her senior mother update their living arrangement to benefit both their needs.   Read more

A family caregiver tries to remain positive while caring for her declining mother.   Read more

Asked about the secret to working with seniors, Sue offered: "I am an older CAREGiver. I know what the clients are thinking and why they are thinking it. I can commiserate. As for the challenges, every client is a little different.   Read more

Small changes to a family caregiver's diet and exercise habits benefit her and her senior mother.   Read more

One of his friends at First Baptist Church of Birmingham offered a suggestion. "Why not try working as a CAREGiver for Home Instead Senior Care®? You always took care of your dad in good form..."   Read more

Time away from her senior mother gives a family caregiver respite and an opportunity to reflect.   Read more

A family caregiver finds focus and contentment while sharing a list of things she’s grateful for.   Read more

The seemingly smallest caregiving issues can sometimes become the most stressful for family caregivers.   Read more

Theresa clearly has been a blessing to her clients, including one who remained in a shell until Theresa worked with her. The 89-year-old retired farm wife would not open up.   Read more

With help from the family, a move to a new city is successful for a senior parent with dementia.   Read more

A family caregiver and her senior mother have a good experience with their new Home Instead CAREGiver.   Read more

“Because I had been a paralegal, among other things, I had never done anything like professional senior care. I got so used to it and liked it so well that I stayed on as a CAREGiver after my neighbor moved.   Read more

Moving takes an emotional toll on a senior, as she says goodbye to her beloved friend and CAREGiver.   Read more

Sheila is part of a franchise that has been ranked as the leading or second-place midsize workplace in Michigan for three straight years – 2014 to 2016 – by the Detroit Free Press.   Read more

Technology can benefit both seniors and caregivers, if necessary privacy precautions are taken.   Read more

While Alma was excited about her trip, she was already missing a 91-year-old client. The widower lives alone, but he has family nearby and Home Instead Senior Care’s support.   Read more

A family caregiver and her senior mother use resources to help protect their personal information from scammers.   Read more

Planning and assistance helps make a move easier for a family caregiver and her senior mother.   Read more

For such situations, Sue can draw from her experiences that stretch back 20 years, starting with her assistance with a close friend who suffered a stroke.   Read more