Home Instead

Home Instead "Senior Care" means care that does not involve nursing-type activities. In-home senior care provides practical support with a human touch.

Our compassionate CAREGivers assist clients with activities of daily living like showering, cooking, and much more. Devoted to providing the highest quality in home senior care, Alzheimer’s & dementia care, companionship and more.

💜 A little companionship can make a BIG difference. 💜At Home Instead, we believe care is about more than just helping wi...
05/30/2026

💜 A little companionship can make a BIG difference. 💜

At Home Instead, we believe care is about more than just helping with tasks — it’s about supporting the whole person. Sometimes, having someone there to talk with, laugh with, share a meal with, or enjoy a favorite hobby with can mean everything. 🏡✨

Companion care from Home Instead helps older adults stay connected, engaged, and independent while giving families added peace of mind. Our Care Pros are there to provide meaningful connection and support in the moments that matter most.

Here are just a few ways companion care can help:

😊 Friendly conversation & connection to help reduce loneliness
🎲 Support enjoying hobbies, games, walks, puzzles, and favorite activities
👀 An extra set of eyes to notice changes in routines or well-being
🍽️ Help with meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders
🚗 Transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
💜 Comfort and confidence knowing someone caring is there

Whether it’s sharing stories over coffee, taking a walk, or helping make everyday life a little easier, our Care Pros are here to help older adults continue living the life they love.

05/27/2026

You want the best for your loved ones, and so do we. With 30+ years of experience and a trusted network of compassionate Care Pros, we’re here when it matters most. Learn more at homeinstead.com 💚

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our countr...
05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

At Home Instead, we are especially grateful for the veterans, military families, and older adults in our community whose stories, courage, and service continue to inspire us every day.

As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, we remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and pay tribute to those who gave everything for our freedom.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

"I just love being around people... When they're happy, then I am happy."

Darla Amlong joined Home Instead in 2022 after moving back to West Point to be closer to her aging mother and seeing firsthand how much it matters to have the right support at home. When one client wanted to spend a weekend with her daughter, Darla drove 181 miles round-trip to make it happen, turning the long drive into a weekend adventure. She has created hands-on tools to help clients overcome frustration and surprised farming families with practical harvest care packages. Darla looks for what will make the day lighter, easier, or more meaningful, and then she does it.

This level of care is exactly why Home Instead recognized her as one of 10 Care Pros of the Year.

Check out all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year stories here: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

05/24/2026

"Every single person is special for me. Everyone has something to tell you."

Margarita Arreola has been caring for older adults since 1995, first supporting a husband and then choosing to continue caring for his wife after he passed. That decision shaped the way she works to this day. Since joining Home Instead in 2022, she has become the steady presence families rely on, especially in hospice and complex cases.

Margarita reads moods quickly and responds with quiet, physical reassurance, calming anxious mornings, warming cold hands, and celebrating small wins like a client standing on their own for a few extra seconds. This level of care is exactly why Home Instead recognized her as one of 10 Care Pros of the Year.

Check out more inspiring stories from the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

When care is needed around the clock, families deserve more than just assistance — they deserve peace of mind. 💜At Home ...
05/24/2026

When care is needed around the clock, families deserve more than just assistance — they deserve peace of mind. 💜

At Home Instead, our 24/7 home care services provide comfort, safety, and reassurance for older adults and the families who love them. With a trusted team of qualified and thoroughly vetted Care Pros, you can feel confident knowing someone is always there when it matters most.

Our around-the-clock care can provide:
✨ Peace of mind for families
✨ Enhanced safety and supervision
✨ Continuous recovery support after hospitalization or rehabilitation
✨ Relief for family caregivers
✨ Consistent daily routines in the comfort of home
✨ Compassionate comfort and dignity during end-of-life care

Whether your loved one needs short-term support or ongoing care, Home Instead is here to help older adults remain safe, comfortable, and cared for at home in your community. ❤️

05/22/2026

“Be someone they can talk to. They need to be heard. They need to be loved.”

Milagros Fernandez’s life has been shaped by courage and care. After leaving Cuba at 19 and building a new life in the United States, she discovered her calling in caregiving, first in a nursing home, then at home with her own mother for eight years after a stroke.

That experience continues to guide her. Milagros cares for every client the way she cared for her mom, with patience, dignity, and a wholehearted presence. Families describe her as a blessing, someone who brings comfort in both the quiet moments and times of crisis, often adding thoughtful touches like homemade flan to make a house feel more like home.

For Milagros, the greatest reward is simple: knowing she’s made someone feel seen, supported, and loved. It’s this deep compassion that makes her care unforgettable.

Discover more inspiring stories from the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

05/22/2026

No two people experience memory loss the same way—and no two care plans should either. ❤️

At Home Instead, we take the time to truly understand your loved one’s routines, preferences, personality, and story so we can provide compassionate in-home memory care tailored to their unique needs.

Our In-Home Memory Care services can include:
✨ Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
✨ Toileting Support
✨ Cognitive Engagement
✨ Bathing & Grooming Assistance
✨ Meal Preparation
✨ Transportation
✨ Light Housekeeping
✨ Companionship
✨ Medication Reminders

Whether your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related challenges, our Care Professionals are here to provide support that helps older adults remain safe, comfortable, and cared for at home.

Contact Home Instead Urbandale to learn more about how we can help your family navigate the journey with confidence and compassion. 💜

05/20/2026

You don’t have to stop living after a stroke, especially not as a caregiver.

“It’s a very lonely existence… but you don’t have to isolate. You just need to find a purpose each day.”

Caregiver Chats host Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Lana Wilhelm, who shares what it really looks like to go from nurse to full-time caregiver overnight—and the emotional reality that follows. From uncertainty and guilt to resilience and purpose, her story is a reminder that caregiver support isn’t optional—it’s essential.

If you’re caring for someone after a stroke, you are not alone. There is a community that understands and wants to support you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: Life After a Stroke: Supporting the Caregiver wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4d2wmVz

05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and caregivers, this message is for you. 💚 In this clip, Dr. Lakelyn reminds us that your well-being matters just as much as the care you give. Take a breath. You’re not alone, and you deserve support too.

🎧 Tune into Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts to join our community and find helpful resources for navigating care.

05/13/2026

We often hear from families just how much their Care Pro has changed their lives for the better by opening the door to independence, identity, and dignity for those who want to stay in the comfort of their own home. So we asked our Care Pros what this work means to them. Their answers point to something deeper, a call to find joy in helping others. 🫂

👉 If that sounds like you, learn more about becoming a Care Pro: HomeInstead.com/JoinOurTeam

https://youtu.be/frUnQIaDZyo?si=m9idOULLDv5xHpYN

05/13/2026

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

05/11/2026

“The first year I was with him, his gerontologist actually tested him and saw an improvement in his cognitive scores.”

Barb McGee joined Home Instead in 2020 and quickly became known for her thoughtful, deeply personalized dementia care. She prepares for each visit with intention, creating activities that help clients reconnect with who they have always been. For one former biology professor, that meant picking up a paintbrush.

Whether sitting beside someone at end of life or stepping in to support her team, Barb brings a steady presence and genuine connection to every home. This level of care is exactly why Home Instead recognized her as one of 10 Care Pros of the Year.

Check out more inspiring stories from the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions—and all of them are valid. If you’re caring for others today, grieving, celebrati...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions—and all of them are valid.

If you’re caring for others today, grieving, celebrating, or just doing your best to get through it, here’s your reminder:
You deserve care too.
You deserve rest, kindness, and a little extra tenderness today.

Sending love to you, exactly where you are. 💌

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