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It's Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 14-20) and tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day! We have 5 ideas you can do to show some kindness to older adults in your communities. Read more. #RandomActsOfKindness #ExploreTheGood #MakeKindnessTheNorm #ImReadytoCare #HomeInstead https://bit.ly/3rT67aG

Growing older forces change. And that change often impacts areas of life such as living choices, driving, relationships and dating, financial choices, health and end of life, but many families aren't talking about it. Create an aging plan for yourself or help a loved one with this free, downloadable guide. https://bit.ly/36js9el #HomeInstead #aging #caregiving

Senior care professionals, through March 6, you can earn up to 1 continuing education credit when you register to view our American Society on Aging webinar: Prepare to Care: Create an Aging Roadmap. You'll learn: What to expect as an older adult progresses from independence to needing more support How to help families guide the conversation on sensitive subjects such as health, finances, and end of life Tools to help aging adults develop a plan to prepare them... for their long-term care needs as they age Trends in products and services to support the increasing needs of older adults as they age in place View the recording now. https://bit.ly/36Vifjt #HomeInstead #seniorcare #aging #caregiving #homecare #professionaldevelopment

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! Be sure to share the love and kindness with the aging adults you hold close to your heart today.

Provide the help and companionship seniors need, now more than ever. Join our team of professional CAREGivers today.

Families often struggle to understand what doctors mean by dementia. While Alzheimer's is the most common dementia, there are many varieties and it's important to ask and know which dementia your loved one is living with, so you can understand the behaviors associated with that specific dementia.

If you need support keeping your senior loved one safe at home, we can help. Home Instead's CAREGivers are trained to provide a safe and personalized care experience. Contact us today.

Home Instead Senior Care has immediate openings for those ready to work and we need your help! Most of our clients are isolated and unlikely to spread Covid 19 to CAREGivers but their increased isolation means that they need in-home help now more than ever! We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for caring, compassionate and reliable CAREGivers in the Kansas City Northland (Clay and Platte counties). This role offers full time, part time, weekend and overnight hours. We are taking every p...recaution to ensure the safety of our CAREGivers and Clients during the COVID-19 crisis. These precautions include: Mandatory Pre-Shift Survey Social distancing practices Infection prevention and control practices Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adherence to CDC COVID-19 guidelines You'll be working for the company who first introduced in-home senior care to the world. We pride ourselves on providing best-in-class service, training, education and opportunities for career advancement. Benefits: Starting rate $11.50 to $12.00/hour Ongoing Paid Training Mentorship Program Telehealth medical consults, Dr. available 24/7/365 Yearly Pay Increase & Anniversary Bonus 401K After 1 Year This is what our clients need: Companionship Light housekeeping and meal preparation Medication reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues Alzheimer’s Care Skills training provided by Home Instead Senior Care Requirements to be a CAREGiver: Complete Background, DMV check and drug screen Possess a valid driver’s license, social security card and valid auto insurance Dependability Ability to interact with a variety of people and situations

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Today is #GivingTuesday! Now more than ever, senior serving organizations need your help. Many have adapted to continue serving their clients safely to combat loneliness and isolation, but they need your support to continue serving those most in need in the coming months. Please consider a gift of $10 or more to any of the Home Instead Foundation's senior-focused organizations.

The importance of proper nutrition for older adults cannot be overstated, but for some who live alone, cooking nutritious meals for one can be difficult. Senior care professionals can earn free continuing education credit in our 11/4 American Society on Aging webinar. Join to learn: Causes and warning signs of poor nutrition Potential risks associated with eating alone Nutritional guidelines for older adults Tips and resources for healthy cooking for one... Register below. See more

We're ready to inspire more people to care about seniors and senior-related causes. See how a simple letter to a senior can brighten the day for you and the recipient! Join our pen pal campaign to help end senior isolation and loneliness!

COVID-19 has impacted us all differently and researchers are gathering data. You have the opportunity to take part in a global survey focused on the impact of loneliness and isolation during COVID-19. Take the anonymous survey today.

Use this extra time at home to do a home safety check. Gerontologist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, April Ibarra walks through the main areas of the house to check, safety hazards to be looking for and how to fix them. Watch now.

Encouraging older adults to practice cyber safety can go a long way toward protecting their identity and sensitive personal information. 6 tips to help keep the senior in your life from being a target online.

Did you know 22% of U.S. adults say they often or always feel lonely? The impact of loneliness on seniors is even higher. In this Hallmark Home & Family segment, learn what you can do at home to brighten an senior's day and get inspired to spread kindness to older adults in your community.

CAREGivers help seniors with social engagement and activities of daily living like meal preparation and household duties. Learn more about becoming a professional caregiver.

Home Instead and HFC proudly partner together to offer a much-needed grant program that provides free, in-home care relief for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. How it works The Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Grant Program provides in-home care, delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead CAREGiver, to give family members caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease a break. Two types of grants are available: ... Recharge Respite Grant - 50 hours of respite care Extended Relief Respite Grant - 6 months of respite care Apply for a grant today https://bit.ly/3lEe3cT

Keeping our aging loved ones well during a global health pandemic is of utmost concern. Asking these 7 questions can help families decide if multigenerational living makes sense and meets everyone's needs.

Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated increasing their risk for health issues and lowering their overall quality of life. See how a becoming a pen pal can positively impact an isolated senior’s life.

Have you or a loved one considered what you'll do when you retire? After traditional retirement, many older adults are unretiring and finding jobs that fuel their passions and purpose. Hear more about what it means to #UnRetireYourself in this Hallmark Channel USA Home & Family segment and then visit www.UnRetireYourself.com.

Older adults are at a higher risk of isolation and loneliness and it was that way long before COVID-19 disrupted daily life. Learn the difference between being isolated and lonely, risk factors and health implications of loneliness and isolation. Watch now.