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Latest News for the Family Caregiver

​​Learn more about Home Instead® and our latest news, research and initiatives.

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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
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Aug 30, 2024
Home Instead In-Home Care Services
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Aug 28, 2024
Managing Diabetes for Seniors
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Aug 16, 2024
Supporting the Sandwich Generation: How Home Instead Can Help During Back to School Time
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Aug 13, 2024
Palliative Care at Home
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Aug 08, 2024
Home Instead Extends Hiring in North America
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Jul 26, 2024
The Benefits of Home Instead Arthritis Care
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Jul 25, 2024
Private Home Care for Seniors: Caregivers vs. Agencies
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Jun 21, 2024
Embracing Compassionate Care: Home Instead's Hospice Care Services
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Jun 11, 2024
Supporting Your Aging Parent When You Live Far Away
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Jun 07, 2024
Home Instead's 24-Hour Home Care: A Lifeline for Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia
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May 30, 2024
Best Home Care Services for Seniors with Dementia
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May 17, 2024
Home Instead Respite Care: Caring for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
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May 14, 2024
Mobility Challenges for Seniors
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May 03, 2024
Exploring Home Instead Alzheimer's Care
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Apr 25, 2024
Medication Safety for Seniors
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Apr 04, 2024
24-Hour Home Care for Seniors
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Mar 14, 2024
Alzheimer's Care at Home: Enhancing Quality of Life for Seniors
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Mar 05, 2024
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors and Their Families
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Jan 30, 2024
Chronic Disease Management for Seniors
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Jan 24, 2024
Transitional Care: Returning Home After a Hospital or Rehab Stay
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Jan 16, 2024
How Private Home Care Services Work: Enhancing Care with Family-Funded Support
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Jan 09, 2024
Navigating Family-Managed Home Care in Markham: A Guide to Empowering Seniors Through Choice
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Jan 08, 2024
Begin a Fulfilling Journey as a Care Professional with Home Instead
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Dec 20, 2023
Creating a Safe Home for Older Adults this Holiday Season
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Dec 14, 2023
How Companionship Services Help Seniors with Dementia
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Dec 06, 2023
Suddenly You're A Caregiver. Now What?
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Nov 27, 2023
My Senior Loved One's Needs are Increasing: Can They Stay Home?
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Nov 06, 2023
Home Instead Gerontologist Featured in MarketWatch
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Nov 01, 2023
10 Older Adult-Friendly Holiday Tips
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Oct 03, 2023
Emotional and Physical Signs of Caregiver Stress
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Sep 06, 2023
What are the Other Types of Dementia?
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Aug 23, 2023
Meals and Nutrition for Your Senior Loved One
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Aug 08, 2023
Relationship-Based Home Care for Seniors
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Jul 31, 2023
Respite Care: What it Means and Signs You Might Need It
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Jul 13, 2023
Helping Your Senior Loved One Recover from Surgery
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Jul 07, 2023
Top Activities for Seniors with Dementia
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Jun 28, 2023
How Overnight Home Care Benefits Family Caregivers
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Jun 20, 2023
How to Find the Best Home Care Company for Your Parents
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Jun 08, 2023
The Long-Term Health Benefits of Aging in Place
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May 23, 2023
Live-In Care: Why Choosing a Reputable Agency is the Best Decision for Your Senior Loved One
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May 02, 2023
How to Convince Your Parents to Accept Home Care Help
Home Instead Recognized As Leader In Franchising
Mar 09, 2023
Home Instead Recognized as Leader in Franchising
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Mar 02, 2023
Healthy Habits for Seniors and Aging Adults
FT Zor Awards 2023
Feb 27, 2023
Home Instead Named 2023 Best Buy in Exclusive Franchise Times Ranking
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Feb 06, 2023
Affording the Cost of Senior Care
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Jan 02, 2023
Having The (Healthcare Decision) Talk
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Dec 05, 2022
New Job, New You
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 03, 2022
The Senior Holiday Blues
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Oct 03, 2022
Impact of Breast Cancer-Knowledge, Treatment, Recovery
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Sep 05, 2022
Living with Alzheimer's: Impact on the Individual and the Family
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Jul 28, 2022
Chronic Illness Care
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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 06, 2022
How to Identify the Early Signs of Dementia
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May 03, 2022
How to Care for a Loved One After a Stroke
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Apr 04, 2022
Five Outdoor Activities for Seniors
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Feb 24, 2022
What Does Depression in Seniors Look Like?
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Jan 03, 2022
How to Know When It's Time for Help
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Dec 01, 2021
Top 5 Ways to Help Seniors During the Holidays
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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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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
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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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Dec 11, 2020
12 Days of Giving: ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program delivers gifts to Markhaven Home for Seniors
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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
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Nov 11, 2020
Coping with Loneliness, Isolation and Covid-19 – an online survey
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Nov 01, 2020
Home Instead Senior Care location opens in Markham
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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
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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