Home Instead Senior Care Blog

These Boots Were Made for Walkin

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Boots Made for WalkingI just heard a great story about one of our notoriously upbeat and positive CAREGivers. The story goes, the CAREGiver, Joanie, was helping one of our seniors put on her ole' cowboy boots to go out for a barbecue. Obviously she shouldn’t have been wearing cowboy boots, but Joanine knew it would make her happy to at least try to see if she could wear them. The daughter called during this "exercise," and all she could hear was laughter!

"Here was my 80-year old mother shuffling around in the house in booths that didn't fit and Joanie by her side laughing with her."

There are a few more stories about our CAREGivers on our website including how to become one.

There's No Place Like Home

No Place Like HomeShe sang you to sleep, taught you how to tie your shoes, made chicken soup when you were sick and cheered you on at the game. You knew she was there for you, no matter what. Now you want to be there for her. Whether you're caring for your mom, your dad or both parents, Home Instead is here to help.

There is simply no place like home, and Home Instead Senior Care® was created to help seniors remain safely in the comfort of home and to provide support to the family and friends who love them. We're here to address your concerns and provide the non-medical services you need, whether it's companionship while you're at work, help with groceries and errands, a helping hand with household chores or a simple reminder to take medications.

In the coming weeks, LOCATION Home Instead's blog will offer local and national resources and the latest information that matters to our seniors and their family and friends.

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We understand there's no place like home. Senior care, to us, is personal.