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Feb 29, 2024
1 in 5 Americans Notice Decline in Loved One Over Holidays
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Feb 20, 2024
Owners of Home Instead Calgary Awarded Franchisees of the Year by International Franchise Association
The Grandparent Scam
Apr 18, 2024
The Grandparent Scam: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Senior Loved One
Tips for Enjoying the Crawfish Season Safely for Older Adults
Apr 12, 2024
Crawfish Time! Tips for Enjoying the Season Safely for Older Adults
Self care Strategies for Hospice Caregivers
Mar 29, 2024
Self-Care Strategies for Hospice Caregivers
Safe Exercise Options for Bedridden Seniors
Mar 22, 2024
Safe Exercise Options for Bedridden Seniors
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Mar 15, 2024
How to Arrange In-Home Respite Care for Seniors When Traveling
Monitoring Blood Pressure
Feb 23, 2024
Why Monitoring Blood Pressure Matters for Seniors
Avoiding Tax Scams
Feb 19, 2024
Avoiding Tax Scams: A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers
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Feb 09, 2024
Home Instead Extends Hiring in North America
Mardi Gras safety tips for seniors
Feb 07, 2024
Mardi Gras Safety Tips for Seniors
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Jan 19, 2024
The Power of Meditation for Seniors
New Year s Bucket List
Jan 10, 2024
Inspiring Bucket List Ideas for Seniors in the New Year
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Dec 28, 2023
What to Do When an Elderly Parent Refuses Senior Home Care?
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Dec 26, 2023
Travel Tips for Seniors with Arthritis
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Dec 20, 2023
Creating a Safe Home for Older Adults this Holiday Season
Holiday Celebrations for Seniors with Dementia
Dec 15, 2023
Creating Memorable & Manageable Holiday Celebrations for Seniors with Dementia
Enhancing Seniors Immune Systems Through Smart Food Choices
Nov 29, 2023
Enhancing Seniors' Immune Systems Through Smart Food Choices During Seasonal Changes
Creating a Meaningful Thanksgiving for Older Adults
Nov 20, 2023
Creating a Meaningful Thanksgiving for Older Adults
Holiday Travel Tips
Nov 16, 2023
Holiday Travel Tips for Older Adults
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Nov 06, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in MarketWatch
Diabetes Management For Seniors
Oct 25, 2023
Why Home Care Matters for Seniors with Diabetes
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Oct 18, 2023
The Impact of Arthritis on Mobility and Independence in Seniors
5 Healthy Food Ideas for Seniors
Sep 28, 2023
Fall-Flavored Nutrition: 5 Healthy Food Ideas for Seniors
The Benefits of Meal Planning For Older Adults
Sep 22, 2023
The Benefits of Meal Planning For Older Adults
Overcoming Caregiver Guilt About Respite Care
Aug 31, 2023
It's Okay to Take a Break: Overcoming Caregiver Guilt About Respite Care
Choose at home hospice care
Aug 25, 2023
How to Choose the Right Hospice Care Provider for At-Home Services
The Critical Role of Compassion in Home Care
Aug 16, 2023
The Critical Role of Compassion in Home Care
Hurricane Season Preparedness Meeting Medical Needs for Seniors
Jul 28, 2023
Hurricane Season Preparedness: Meeting Medical Needs for Seniors
Strategies for Self Care and Managing Stress as a Caregiver
Jul 21, 2023
Strategies for Self-Care and Managing Stress as a Caregiver
The Impact of Louisiana Summer Heat on Older Adults Health
Jul 12, 2023
The Impact of Louisiana Summer Heat on Older Adults' Health
Supporting seniors with early dementia
Jun 28, 2023
Supporting Seniors with Early-Stage Dementia: Strategies for Family Caregivers
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Jun 15, 2023
5 Benefits of Hospice Care for Patients and Families
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Jun 09, 2023
Fun Summer Activities in Lafayette, LA, for Seniors
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May 31, 2023
Home Instead Raises $103,000 for Meals on Wheels to Combat Social Isolation in Older Adults
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May 30, 2023
The Importance of Home Safety for Seniors with Arthritis
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May 19, 2023
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Early Signs of Dementia
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May 12, 2023
5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Home Care
Home Instead Partners with Meals on Wheels
May 08, 2023
Home Instead Partners with Meals on Wheels to Combat Social Isolation in Older Adults
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Apr 25, 2023
Why Senior Home Care is More Important Than Ever
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Apr 21, 2023
6 Tips for Setting Up Hospice Care at Home
Skin care screening
Apr 14, 2023
The Importance of Regular Skin Cancer Screenings for Older Adults
Relocating with an Elderly Family Member
Mar 31, 2023
Relocating with a Senior Family Member: How to Make it Stress-Free
Managing Seasonal Allergies in Seniors
Mar 20, 2023
How to Manage Seasonal Allergies in Seniors
Tax preparation tips for seniors
Mar 16, 2023
Tax Preparation Tips for Older Adults
Home Instead Recognized As Leader In Franchising
Mar 09, 2023
Home Instead Recognized as Leader in Franchising
FT Zor Awards 2023
Feb 27, 2023
Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Exclusive Franchise Times Ranking
Ways Seniors Can Keep Their Hearts Healthy
Feb 27, 2023
6 Ways Seniors Can Keep Their Hearts Healthy
Constipation in the elderly
Feb 17, 2023
Constipation in the Elderly: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Tips for Caring for a Bedridden Family Member
Feb 10, 2023
6 Tips for Caring for a Bedridden Family Member
cold weather tips for seniors
Jan 30, 2023
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
Loss of a Partner
Jan 20, 2023
Healing After the Loss of a Partner or Spouse
respite care
Jan 13, 2023
The Different Types of Respite Care
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Dec 21, 2022
4 Ways Caregivers Can Cope with Dementia Mood Swings
Managing diabetes during the holidays
Dec 16, 2022
Managing Diabetes in Seniors During the Holidays
Holiday decorating
Dec 12, 2022
Holiday Decorating with Seniors: How to Make It Safe and Still Fun
Hearing Loss
Nov 23, 2022
Age-Related Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know
Flu season and elderly
Nov 18, 2022
Flu Season and the Elderly
2022 Home Instead Regional Care Professionals of the Year
Nov 18, 2022
Home Instead Names 5 Regional Care Professionals of the Year
Thanksgiving Meal Ideas for Seniors
Nov 14, 2022
5 Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas for Seniors to Try This Year
Travel with Seniors
Oct 28, 2022
6 Top Tips for Flying with Older Adults
Respite Care
Oct 17, 2022
4 Reasons Why Respite Care is Important for Caregivers
How to Treat Dry Skin in Seniors
Oct 07, 2022
How to Treat Dry Skin in Older Adults
Retirement
Sep 23, 2022
Retirement Blues: How to Beat it
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Sep 22, 2022
Home Instead Chief Advocacy Officer Helps Craft the First-Ever National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Fall activities for seniors
Sep 16, 2022
7 Fun Fall Activities to Do with Aging Loved Ones in Lafayette, LA
Managing Grief and Loss for Caregivers
Sep 09, 2022
Managing Grief and Loss for Caregivers
How to Support a Loved One with a Terminal Illness
Aug 24, 2022
How to Support a Loved One with a Terminal Illness
Hurricane Season What Does it Mean for the Elderly
Aug 19, 2022
Hurricane Season: What Does It Mean for the Elderly?
Fatigue in seniors
Aug 12, 2022
Is Fatigue in Seniors Normal?
Music therapy for seniors
Jul 25, 2022
How Can Music Therapy Benefit the Elderly?
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Jul 20, 2022
Give65 Fundraising Event Will Distribute $1 Million to Aging Adults in Need
Eye Health in Seniors
Jul 15, 2022
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy as You Age
5 Easy Water Aerobic Exercises for Seniors
Jul 11, 2022
5 Easy Water Aerobic Exercises for Seniors
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Jul 10, 2022
Annual Give65 Fundraising Event for Older Adults July 12-15
aging and oral health
Jun 24, 2022
How Does Aging Affect Oral Health?
7 Stages of Alzheimer s Disease
Jun 17, 2022
7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Celebrate 4th of July with Loved One
Jun 10, 2022
How to Safely Celebrate 4th of July with Your Aging Loved One
Alzheimer s vs Dementia
May 20, 2022
The Differences Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Protecting Seniors from Cybercrime
May 13, 2022
Protecting Seniors from Cybercrime
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May 06, 2022
Colonoscopy or End-of-Life Planning? Home Instead Launches Educational Program for Families
7 Elderly Driver Safety Tips
May 06, 2022
7 Elderly Driver Safety Tips
Early Signs of Diabetes in Seniors
Apr 22, 2022
Early Signs of Diabetes in Seniors
Safe Exercises if You Have Arthritis
Apr 18, 2022
Safe Exercises if You Have Arthritis
Stress Management Tips for Older Adults
Apr 08, 2022
Stress Awareness Month: Stress Management Tips for Older Adults
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Apr 01, 2022
Home Instead and NLN Award Scholarships to Nurses Committed to Geriatric Care
Senior Caregiver Roles
Mar 25, 2022
Senior Caregiver Roles: What to Know
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
Mar 18, 2022
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Active This Spring
Mar 11, 2022
Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Active This Spring
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Feb 25, 2022
6 Benefits of Companion Animals for the Elderly
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Feb 18, 2022
Tips to Prevent Falling at Home for Seniors
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Feb 11, 2022
How to Celebrate Mardi Gras with Your Aging Loved One
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Jan 24, 2022
6 Simple Workouts Older Adults Can Do at Home To Stay Fit
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Jan 14, 2022
6 Early Signs of Dementia to Watch Out For
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Jan 04, 2022
5 Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Seniors
new year s eve activities for seniors
Dec 21, 2021
5 Fun Activities to Ring in 2022 with Your Senior Loved One
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Dec 15, 2021
Best Holiday Gifts for Older Adults
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Dec 09, 2021
Hospice Care vs Palliative Care: What’s the Difference?
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Nov 29, 2021
Home Instead Charities Participates in #GivingTuesday
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Nov 22, 2021
Home Instead and Amazon Business Deliver Joy to Older Adults this Holiday Season
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Apr 05, 2024
Honor Gerontologist Featured in Midlands Business Journal
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Mar 11, 2024
Why AI is Disrupting Home Care at the Right Time
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Feb 27, 2024
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in McKnight's
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Oct 07, 2023
Home Instead Expert Featured in Fox News
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Sep 20, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in Reader's Digest
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Jul 07, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in Forbes Health
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May 16, 2023
Podcast Features Home Instead’s Dolan, Meals on Wheels Partnership
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Mar 17, 2023
Home Instead Franchise Owner Featured in CFA for Giving Back
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Mar 16, 2023
Home Instead Chief Advocacy Officer Featured in MarketWatch
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Feb 06, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured on Health Power Podcast
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Jan 25, 2023
Caregiver Turnover Strains Households
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Jan 10, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in MarketWatch
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Nov 10, 2022
Gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger Appears on Dr. Phil Show
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Nov 04, 2022
Home Instead, DispatchHealth Partner to Offer In-home Acute Care
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Oct 27, 2022
Home Instead’s Dolan featured in Wall Street Journal Article on Eldercare Benefits
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Oct 11, 2022
Toronto Sun Highlights Home Instead Research on “Sandwich Generation”
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Sep 28, 2022
Fortune magazine cites Home Instead Research
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May 13, 2022
Home Instead CEO and Care Professional Discuss UnRetirement Trend on CNBC
Home Instead Caregiver Bill Glover receives the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Caregiver of the Year award.
Jan 31, 2022
Generations: Home Instead Caregiver Bill Glover Redefines Retirement
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Dec 03, 2021
Gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan Appears on Dr. Phil Show
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Dec 02, 2021
New Data Shows Most Americans Prefer Care in Home
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Oct 19, 2021
How social isolation during the pandemic took a toll on older adults living with dementia
Fortune’s Most Powerful Women
Oct 14, 2021
Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Member: Global Advocacy Officer Jisella Dolan
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Sep 29, 2021
Companionship Diet Featured in Yahoo News
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Sep 21, 2021
Gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn Hogan Appears on The Dr. Oz Show
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Sep 21, 2021
Forbes Health Interviews Gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn Hogan About Respite Care
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May 04, 2021
Gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan shares Aging in Place tips with Health.com
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Oct 06, 2020
Home Instead Senior Care and The NLN Foundation Recognize Recipients of Geriatric Nursing Scholarship
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Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan Appears on Dr. Phil
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Sep 25, 2020
Lakelyn Hogan Promotes the Social Movement ‘Ready To Care’ on Hallmark’s Home & Family
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May 24, 2023
Home Instead Named a Top Global Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
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May 01, 2023
Home Instead Earns 13th Consecutive CFA Franchisees’ Award
UK CEO Martin Jones received an MBE for his services to older people
Jan 06, 2023
Home Instead UK CEO Awarded MBE
Jisella Dolan, Chief Advocacy Officer for Home Instead
Oct 07, 2022
Home Instead’s Dolan Chosen for Healthy Ageing 50
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Mar 07, 2022
Home Instead Receives Global Franchise Award for International Excellence
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Oct 04, 2021
Gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn Hogan Named HHCN Future Leader
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Sep 28, 2021
Franchise Business Review’s 2021 Rock Star Award adds to Home Instead’s Growing List of Industry Accolades
Winner of CFA 2021
Jun 02, 2021
Canadian Franchise Association Recognizes Home Instead with Award for Excellence
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Apr 21, 2021
Home Instead Ranked Top Franchise for Women and Veterans
Home Instead Caregiver helps senior man with video conference call at home using tablet
Oct 01, 2020
Home Instead “Unretire Yourself” Program Wins Two 2019 Silver Anvil Awards
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Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Recognized for Franchise Excellence by the Canadian Franchise Association
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May 02, 2023
How does aging fit at SXSW?
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Sep 27, 2021
The Revolution of Later Life Care
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Sep 25, 2020
Protecting Our Clients, Caregivers and Communities from COVID-19
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Apr 20, 2023
Empowering Professionals in Aging Webinar Series and Podcasts