Home Instead

For Paul Fry, taking care of people has always been personal. 🫂 Before joining Home Instead, Paul worked as a nurse in pediatrics and senior care. His dad owned a Home Instead franchise in Conway, Arkansas, and over the years, Paul has also seen Home Instead care support his own family. His grandparents have been able to remain at home with the help of Care Pros. Those experiences have given Paul a unique perspective on just how far the impact of home care reaches. Because for Paul, home care is not only about the client. It can also create meaningful opportunities for Care Pros, key players, leadership teams, and the families behind them. Watch Paul share why he believes home care has the power to take care of everybody. How has care touched your life or family? 💭 #HomeInstead #Mission #OwnerStories #Caregiving #SeniorCare

Sometimes the best way to care for someone you love is to let someone else help with the caregiving. While caring for her father through Alzheimer’s, @YvetteNicoleBrown was ready to put her acting career aside and become a registered nurse. Then a social worker asked her a question that changed her perspective: “Do you think your father wants you to be his nurse or his daughter?��� For Yvette, accepting help meant she could spend more time being his daughter, while making sure he had the care he needed. 🎧 Hear more of Yvette’s caregiving story on Caregiver Chats with Dr. Lakelyn, Gerontologist and Caregiver Advocate for Home Instead. Watch or listen: https://bit.ly/4xKM4NF #CaregiverChats #HomeInstead #Alzheimers #Caregiving

When Debbie's dad was diagnosed with dementia, caregiving quickly became part of everyday life for her entire family. Debbie and her family eventually moved her parents into their home, where she found herself balancing her career, raising her children, caring for her dad, and supporting her mom. Then professional caregivers entered their lives. The support they provided had such an impact on her family that it ultimately changed her career. After her dad passed away, she knew she wanted to give back and help other families feel the same support her family had received. Today, Debbie is a Home Instead franchisee in Arizona, helping families understand that asking for help does not have to mean giving up independence. If caregiving has touched your life, share your connection in the comments. #HomeInstead #Mission #OwnerStories #Caregiving #SeniorCare Debbie Gross, MBA, CDP

Good communication starts with good hearing. 🎤 When a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, even simple conversations can become frustrating for everyone involved. The good news? Small changes in how you communicate can make a big difference. In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn and audiologist Dr. Debbie Abel share practical tips for caregivers. Lsten to Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4xoaUml

yvette nicole brown recounts her father's Alzheimer's journey and shares an important lesson: Hiding from a diagnosis only prolongs discomfort. Once her family knew what they were up against, her father could get the care he needed, and she could begin the process of acceptance. 🫂 🎧 Watch the full conversation on Caregiver Chats podcast: https://bit.ly/4xKM4NF #HomeInstead #CaregiverChatsPodcast #Alzheimers Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D. #DiagnosisJourney

After watching his family navigate caring for his great aunt, who had Parkinson’s disease, home care became personal for Wynn Esterline. That experience showed Wynn how many families needed support to help the people they love remain at home. It ultimately inspired a mission that has now lasted 25 years. Meet Wynn, Home Instead franchisee in Lansing, Michigan. Today, he and his team remain focused on what has mattered from the beginning: finding the right Care Pro, building meaningful relationships, and providing families with care they can trust. Watch Wynn share the personal “why” behind his work. And if you have a personal connection to care, we’d love to hear your story in the comments. #HomeInstead #MissionDriven #Caregiving #SeniorCare

Did you know untreated hearing loss can leave you feeling exhausted? 🫩 When your brain has to work overtime to fill in missing words and sounds, it uses extra mental energy just to keep up with conversations. By the end of the day, that listening effort can leave you feeling drained. In the latest Caregiver Chats episode, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with audiologist Dr. Debbie Abel, AuD, to discuss why hearing loss is about so much more than volume. They explore the signs to watch for, why early intervention matters, and how today's hearing technology can help people stay connected, confident, and engaged. If you or someone you love is feeling unusually tired after social interactions, hearing loss could be part of the reason. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4xoaUml #HearingHealth #HealthyAging #Caregiving #BrainHealth #AgingWell #CaregiverChats

Our Network Performance team traded the office for the ballpark to celebrate a very special teammate! ⚾️ We gathered at an Omaha Storm Chasers game to celebrate Linn Free, SVP of Network Operations & Franchise Development, as he heads into retirement. Our event partners at Sonburst Communication also had a special surprise for Linn and Doug Cook, Vice President of Operations at Home Instead and Honor: the duo got the chance to take the mound and throw out the first pitch! A fitting way to kick off an evening celebrating Linn’s leadership and the many relationships he’s built along the way. We’re grateful to Sonburst for helping make the celebration even more memorable. Congratulations, Linn, on an incredible career and this exciting next chapter. Most of all, we’re grateful for the dedication and heart you’ve brought to Home Instead and our network over the years. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and you will be greatly missed. 🏡💚 #HomeInstead #TeamHomeInstead #SeniorCare #Leadership #Omaha

Are you having small hearing changes as you get older? Don't ignore them. Dr. Lakelyn welcomes audiologist Dr. Debbie Abel for an important conversation about hearing loss and why recognizing it early can make a tremendous difference in health, relationships, and quality of life. 👂🏼✨ Listen to the full episode of Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4xoaUml

When someone living with dementia does something unexpected, our first instinct is often to blame the person. Instead, blame the disease. In this clip from Caregiver Chats, geriatric social worker Mindy Crouch shares a simple mindset shift that can help families—especially children—respond with empathy instead of confusion or embarrassment. By separating the person from the disease, we can protect their dignity, reduce fear, and create more compassionate moments together. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Caregiver Chats: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gJIrlU Spotify: https://bit.ly/4pt1m6E YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pu8Bv7 #CaregiverChats #Dementia #DementiaAwareness #Caregiving #Alzheimers #FamilyCaregiving #CaregiverSupport