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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
Home Instead Connects With Seniors at Rath Senior ConNEXTions Summit
Apr 16, 2024
Home Instead Connects With Seniors at Rath Senior ConNEXTions Summit
Home Instead Whisks Up Joy at Encompass Health
Apr 11, 2024
Home Instead Whisks Up Joy at Encompass Health
Home Instead Enjoys Easter Activities With Encompass Health
Mar 31, 2024
Home Instead Enjoys Easter Activities With Encompass Health
Home Instead Attends Better Living for Seniors of Polk County Meeting at Spring Haven
Mar 22, 2024
Home Instead Attends Better Living for Seniors of Polk County Meeting at Spring Haven
Home Instead Makes Meals and Memories at Encompass Health
Mar 14, 2024
Home Instead Makes Meals and Memories at Encompass Health
Home Instead Joins Lake Gibson Village Baked Potato Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Care
Mar 12, 2024
Home Instead Joins Lake Gibson Village Baked Potato Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Care
Home Instead Welcomes New Caregivers at Open House in Lakeland, FL
Feb 13, 2024
Home Instead Welcomes New Caregivers at Open House in Lakeland, FL
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Feb 09, 2024
Home Instead Extends Hiring in North America
Home Instead Recognized at Black History Month Event in Lakeland, FL
Feb 07, 2024
Home Instead Recognized at Black History Month Event in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead Teams Up with CenterWell for Waffle Bar and Home Care Education
Jan 31, 2024
Home Instead Teams Up with CenterWell for Waffle Bar and Home Care Education
Join Home Instead in Spreading Love to Seniors for Valentine's Day in Lakeland, Fl
Jan 11, 2024
Join Home Instead in Spreading Love to Seniors for Valentine's Day in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead Celebrates Be a Santa to a Senior Success in Lakeland, FL
Dec 24, 2023
Home Instead Celebrates Be a Santa to a Senior Success in Lakeland, FL
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Dec 20, 2023
Creating a Safe Home for Older Adults this Holiday Season
Home Instead of Lakeland Kicks Off Spirit Week With PJ Day!
Dec 19, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland Kicks Off Spirit Week With PJ Day!
Home Instead Connects With Cypress Lakes Residents at Golf Cart Caroling & Ice Cream Social in Lakeland, FL
Dec 15, 2023
Home Instead Connects With Cypress Lakes Residents at Golf Cart Caroling & Ice Cream Social in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead is Walking Strong to Support Alzheimer's Awareness in Lakeland, FL
Dec 10, 2023
Home Instead is Walking Strong to Support Alzheimer's Awareness in Lakeland, FL
Thank You to Our Local Partners of Be a Santa to a Senior in Lakeland, FL
Nov 28, 2023
Thank You to Our Local Partners of Be a Santa to a Senior in Lakeland, FL
Shop Online for Home Instead's Be a Santa to a Senior in Lakeland, FL
Nov 26, 2023
Shop Online for Home Instead's Be a Santa to a Senior in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead Hosts Networking Event for Professional Women of Polk County, FL
Nov 12, 2023
Home Instead Hosts Networking Event for Professional Women of Polk County, FL
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Nov 06, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in MarketWatch
Home Instead Supports Wellness Fair at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland, FL
Nov 04, 2023
Home Instead Supports Wellness Fair at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead Launches 2023 Be a Santa to a Senior Event in Lakeland, FL!
Nov 01, 2023
Home Instead Launches 2023 Be a Santa to a Senior Event in Lakeland, FL!
Home Instead Celebrates National Pumpkin Pie Day with Seniors at Sandpiper in Lakeland, FL
Oct 22, 2023
Home Instead Celebrates National Pumpkin Pie Day with Seniors at Sandpiper in Lakeland, FL
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Creates Joyful Moments with the Alzheimer's Association
Sep 23, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Creates Joyful Moments with the Alzheimer's Association
Kari Ann Gomez Celebrates 5 Years of Ownership at Home Instead of Lakeland, FL!
Jun 23, 2023
Kari Ann Gomez Celebrates 5 Years of Ownership at Home Instead of Lakeland, FL!
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Proud to be ALZ Stars
Jun 23, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Proud to be ALZ Stars!
Home Instead Joins Better Living for Seniors of Polk County in Promoting Senior Well-Being
Jun 21, 2023
Home Instead Joins Better Living for Seniors of Polk County in Promoting Senior Well-Being
Home Instead Team Makes Charcuterie at Lake Gibson Village
Jun 12, 2023
Home Instead Team Makes Charcuterie at Lake Gibson Village
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May 31, 2023
Home Instead Raises $103,000 for Meals on Wheels to Combat Social Isolation in Older Adults
Teambuilding Activities for Caregivers at Home Instead of Lakeland, FL
May 16, 2023
Teambuilding Activities for Caregivers at Home Instead of Lakeland, FL
Home Instead Partners with Meals on Wheels
May 08, 2023
Home Instead Partners with Meals on Wheels to Combat Social Isolation in Older Adults
Home Instead Attends VISTE Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Apr 20, 2023
Home Instead Attends VISTE Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Home Instead Featured on Senior Citizen Day During Spirit Week
Apr 20, 2023
Home Instead Featured on Senior Citizen Day During Spirit Week
Home Instead Learns About Affordable Senior Housing at Rath Senior Connextions Center
Apr 11, 2023
Home Instead Learns About Affordable Senior Housing at Rath Senior Connextions Center
Home Instead of Lakeland is a 'Big Dill' at the First Presbyterian Church Health Fair - HERO
Mar 10, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland is a 'Big Dill' at the First Presbyterian Church Health Fair
Home Instead Recognized As Leader In Franchising
Mar 09, 2023
Home Instead Recognized as Leader in Franchising
Home Instead of Lakeland Shares Home Care Tips at Cypress Lakes Village - hero
Mar 06, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland Shares Home Care Tips at Cypress Lakes Village
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Delighted to Sponsor Lawn Bowling Event - hero
Mar 02, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Delighted to Sponsor Lawn Bowling Event
FT Zor Awards 2023
Feb 27, 2023
Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Exclusive Franchise Times Ranking
Lakeland, FL Owner Becomes Co-Chair Age Friendly hero
Feb 13, 2023
Lakeland, FL Home Instead Owner Becomes Co-Chair of Age Friendly Lakeland
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Feb 04, 2023
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL, at Cypress Lakes Senior Fair 2023
2022 Home Instead Regional Care Professionals of the Year
Nov 18, 2022
Home Instead Names 5 Regional Care Professionals of the Year
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Nov 12, 2022
It's Hawaiian Christmas at the Walk to End Alzheimer's!
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Nov 09, 2022
Home Instead's Be A Santa to a Senior Spreads Around Town!
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Oct 27, 2022
Be A Santa to A Senior Season Begins at Home Instead!
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Sep 22, 2022
Home Instead Chief Advocacy Officer Helps Craft the First-Ever National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Kari Gomez - Empowering Women in Business 2022 hero
Sep 16, 2022
Home Instead's Kari Ann Gomez Panelist at "Women Who Dare to Dream"
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Jul 20, 2022
Give65 Fundraising Event Will Distribute $1 Million to Aging Adults in Need
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Jul 10, 2022
Annual Give65 Fundraising Event for Older Adults July 12-15
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Jun 16, 2022
Kari Ann Gomez Celebrates 4 Years of Owning Home Instead of Lakeland, FL!
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May 06, 2022
Colonoscopy or End-of-Life Planning? Home Instead Launches Educational Program for Families
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Apr 01, 2022
Home Instead and NLN Award Scholarships to Nurses Committed to Geriatric Care
Home Instead Lakeland, FL Sponsors Lawn Bowling
Mar 03, 2022
Home Instead Sponsors Lawn Bowling at the Polk Senior Games!
Home Instead Lakeland Ledger BASTAS 2021 hero
Dec 10, 2021
Home Instead Featured in The Lakeland Ledger for 'Be a Santa to a Senior'
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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
Home Instead and Honor
Aug 06, 2021
Honor Acquires Home Instead to Transform Care Experience for Caregivers and Older Adults
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Jul 28, 2021
Give65 Raises Record $720,000 in Annual Fundraiser
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Jul 06, 2021
Care Crisis Looming – Global Report Reveals the Monumental Challenge to Caring for Aging Population
Home Instead veteran franchise owner Catrice Morris
May 25, 2021
Home Instead Introduces Groundbreaking Award to Expand Franchise Opportunities for Military Veterans
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May 24, 2021
Providing Companionship for Older Adults: Become a Pen Pal
Bill Glover North American CAREGiver of the Year
Apr 28, 2021
South Carolina Man Named Home Instead 2021 North American CAREGiver of the Year
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Apr 02, 2021
Home Instead Joins Forces with Amazon Care and Other Healthcare Leaders to Create 'Moving Health Home'
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Mar 01, 2021
Covid-19 One Year Later: Silver Linings and Older Adults
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Feb 15, 2021
Five Random Acts of Kindness for Older Adults
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Jan 20, 2021
Careers in Caregiving and the Benefits of Caring for Older Adults
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Jan 08, 2021
Be a Santa to a Senior Program Delivers 130,000 Gifts to Isolated Seniors
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Jan 06, 2021
Home Instead Introduces New Brand and Campaign
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Dec 18, 2020
5 Ways to Safely Celebrate Holidays with Older Loved Ones
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Nov 30, 2020
Giving Back in Your Community this Holiday Season
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Nov 11, 2020
Franchise Industry Sees Veteran Ownership and Hiring Grow
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Nov 11, 2020
Helping Seniors is Who We Are – and Who We’ll Always Be
Family Caregiver in Crisis
Nov 11, 2020
Coping with Loneliness, Isolation and Covid-19 – an online survey
Jim Hood The President Home Instead Inc.
Oct 02, 2020
Jim Hood Promoted to President of Home Instead, Inc.
Home Instead co-founders Paul and Lori Hogan
Oct 01, 2020
Senior-Related Causes to Get Boost from Home Instead Fundraising Challenge
Jisella Dolan Home Instead Global Chief Advocacy Officer
Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Global Chief Advocacy Officer Appointed to RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council
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Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Proud to Support National Institute on Ageing Policy Series in Canada
Home Instead Caregiver wearing mask helps senior man walking down stairs at home
Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Proud to Support Milken Institute Groundbreaking Report on Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias
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Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Announces 2020 CAREGiver of the Year
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Sep 25, 2020
Nearly Half of Working Caregivers Suffer Career Setbacks
From Air Mattress to Real Bed Heartwarming BASTAS Story hero
Dec 23, 2019
From Air Mattress to Real Bed: A Heartwarming BASTAS Story!
Home Instead Lakeland, FL Raise Funds Viste Sweet Wards hero
Oct 29, 2015
Home Instead of Lakeland, FL Helps Raise Funds for VISTE at "Sweet Wars"
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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
Home Instead Caregiver stands smiling in front of senior woman in bed
Sep 25, 2020
Home Instead Recognized for Franchise Excellence by the Canadian Franchise Association
South By Southwest speakers
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
Join Home Instead at the Professional Women of Polk County Network Event
Nov 09, 2023 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Home Instead at the Professional Women of Polk County Network Event!
Join Us for Home Instead of Lakeland's 5th Anniversary Open House!
Jun 23, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM
Join Us for Home Instead of Lakeland's 5th Anniversary Open House!
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Apr 20, 2023
Empowering Professionals in Aging Webinar Series and Podcasts