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Caregiving has a way of bringing up life’s biggest questions. In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn welcomes back caregiving expert and author Dr. Aaron Blight for a more personal conversation about spirituality and faith in caregiving. If you remember his first appearance, you know how thoughtful his perspective is. This time, the focus turns to how caregivers find meaning, strength, and grounding during some of the hardest moments of life. Caregiving often includes seasons of decline, uncertainty, and end of life. For many people, those experiences open the door to deeper reflection or a renewed sense of spirituality, no matter what they believe. Together, they talk about: • How spirituality can support caregivers across different belief systems • The connection between meaning and resilience in caregiving • Simple daily practices that can help sustain your spirit If you have ever felt stretched emotionally or searched for something to hold onto during caregiving, this conversation will resonate. 🎧 Watch the full episode: Apple: https://bit.ly/3QDDrnW YouTube: https://bit.ly/4eeOaPo Spotify: https://bit.ly/4n34cOK #CaregiverChats #Caregiving #Spirituality

How do you create a true sense of belonging for every older adult you serve? Catch Creating Belonging: Supporting Older Adults Across Cultures and Communities on demand, a free webinar led by Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D., gerontologist and caregiving advocate, and Greg Sanchez Ph.D., Home Instead franchise owner and leader in person-centered care. Learn practical strategies to foster inclusion, honor cultural identity, and strengthen connection for older adults—plus receive one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. 📲 Watch on demand May 8–July 5: https://bit.ly/4tlZjSs #AgingWell #Caregiving #DiversityAndInclusion #HomeInstead

Meet Eleanor, our first client. 💚 In 1994, Paul and Lori Hogan helped their nearly 90-year-old grandmother, Eleanor, age well at home. That simple idea sparked the beginning of Home Instead. Today, our caregivers continue that legacy—supporting moms, grandmothers, and loved ones with the same dedication and heart. Here’s to the women who raised us, nurtured us, and made us who we are. And to the caregivers who help them live with dignity and comfort every day. #MothersDay #Motherhood #HomeInstead #HowItStarted #OurStory

When a stroke happens, everything changes instantly. On the latest episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D. is joined by retired nurse and stroke caregiver Lana Wilhelm, who shares her deeply personal journey after her husband Rick’s severe stroke in 2021. Overnight, Lana went from bedside nurse to full-time caregiver—navigating the emotional, physical, and practical realities that come with stroke recovery. In this episode, she opens up about: • What stroke recovery really looks like beyond the hospital • Why caregiver support is critical to patient outcomes • The emotional toll of caregiving • How she’s building community through Stroke Caregiver Connection and her two books If you’re caring for someone after a stroke—or want to better understand the journey—this conversation offers honest insight and meaningful support. 🎧 Watch the full episode: Apple: https://bit.ly/4d2wmVz YouTube: https://bit.ly/4d2wwfD Spotify: https://bit.ly/4n2htqM #StrokeAwareness #CaregiverChats #Caregiving

Lindsay says it best – your inner and outer worlds work together to create a dignified aging experience. In this episode of #CaregiverChats, our host and gerontologist Dr. Lakelyn sits down with occupational therapist and EquipMeOT founder, Lindsay DeLong to talk about personal care, independence, and practical ways you can age with dignity. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ #HomeInstead #OccupationalTherapy #Caregiving #PersonalCare

"You have to go with their pace of life, their level." Kathryn Bolissian brings lived experience to her role as a Care Pro with Home Instead. As a mother of three, including her youngest daughter who lives with Angelman Syndrome, she knows what it means to navigate medical appointments, long nights, and the quiet responsibility of being someone’s steady advocate. Clients value the calm she carries into their homes, whether she is preparing comforting homemade meals, creating routines that bring stability, or offering reassurance during uncertain moments. She shows up steady, patient, and ready to help. Check out all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year stories here: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2 #CareProOfTheYear #ThankACarePro #HomeInstead #CaregivingAppreciation

Kathryn knows personal care is about more than routines. It’s about helping someone feel like themselves again. By slowing things down and involving her clients in each step, she helps them stay confident, capable, and seen. Even small moments, like a compliment or painting nails, can bring back a sense of identity and joy. If you’re looking for care that supports independence without taking it away, learn more about personalized in-home care at HomeInstead.com. #HomeInstead #CarePro #Caregivier #PersonalizedHomeCare

Caregivers: You’re trying to get out the door. 🏃🏽Getting dressed is taking longer. Brushing hair takes a few extra minutes. It would be faster to just step in and do it yourself. But rushing through these moments can take away something important. 🤔 In this episode of #CaregiverChats, occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong shares why slowing down, asking questions, and working together can help preserve independence and dignity in everyday routines. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ #HomeInstead #OccupationalTherapy #Caregiving #PersonalCare

Joy believes care starts with seeing the person, not just their condition. She would sit beside her client’s bed, read her books to her, and ask how she wanted to show up each day. By focusing on who she was—not what she had lost—Joy helped her rebuild confidence and identity. Over time, those small moments led to something bigger. If you’re looking for care that supports independence and helps your loved one feel like themselves again, learn more at HomeInstead.com. #HomeInstead #PersonalziedHomeCare #CarePro #Caregiving

"I have a ministry of encouraging people." Joy Karienye brings discipline and purpose to her work as a Care Pro. Before joining Home Instead, she was a professional marathon runner who competed in 23 countries and served as an Adidas ambassador, a routine of 4 a.m. runs that still centers her each day. After immigrating from Kenya, she felt called to caregiving and changed her name to Joy to reflect her mission to help others heal. That determination shows in her care, including helping a 98-year-old client regain strength after a serious injury and come off hospice. Joy helps clients rebuild confidence and connection one steady step at a time. Meet all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2 #CareProOfTheYear #ThankACarePro #HomeInstead #CaregivingAppreciation