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Why choose us for home care in Sunnyvale, CA?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Our Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

James Krause

James Krause

For more than 15 years, James has served as a dedicated medical professional-quietly supporting families behind the scenes with skill and compassion. Now, he brings that same care to Home Instead of Sunnyvale, helping ensure your loved ones stay safe and well at home-the place they cherish most. In his free time, he is at the Academy of Self Defense, James is known as "Coach James." Over the past decade, he's grown from student to instructor, and today he teaches Krav Maga, Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, strength training, kettlebells, fitness, and even Kids Krav Maga. He does this because he believes knowledge has the power to transform. He brings joy to his work, knowing he's making a difference-just like his instructors once did for him. James's mission is simple but powerful: help people however he can. Whether that means offering private training tailored to your family's needs or helping your loved ones maintain strength, confidence, and well-being-he's here for you, with the same values Home Instead holds dear.

Dan Cooper

Dan Cooper

Business Development

Dan brings a strong background in software and hospice sales, specializing in driving growth and building lasting client relationships across tech and healthcare. A resident of the San Mateo area for over 30 years, Dan is deeply rooted in his local community. Outside of his professional work, he stays active as an avid boxer, a passion that reflects his discipline, focus, and drive both in and out of the ring.

Denise Kalos

Denise Kalos

Territory Manager

Denise brings extensive leadership experience in regional sales, business development, and executive strategy across hospice, senior living, and precision healthcare. Throughout her career, she has focused on bringing hope, advocacy, and improved cognitive well-being to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Her executive background includes leading strategic initiatives and driving multi-modal programs designed to mitigate cognitive decline. A published researcher, Denise has co-authored peer-reviewed studies focused on comprehensive, multi-modal strategies to address cognitive impairment and improve metabolic health.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Sunnyvale, CA but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.