Home Instead

Home Instead Home Instead provides non-medical in-home services to aging adults of the Finger Lakes region.

Home Instead provides personalized non-medical in-home care for aging adults in Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, and Ontario counties. Our Care Professionals encourage daily routines with companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, respite care, and Alzheimer's and dementia support. We build flexible care plans around each family's needs, schedule, and preferen

ces so loved ones can stay safe, comfortable, and connected at home. Call today for a free care consultation to see how we can help your family.

05/01/2026

Caregiving doesn’t always require big changes.
Sitting down. Switching to pump-top bottles. Using towels to support privacy and dignity.

In this episode of , occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong and Dr. Lakelyn share simple, practical ways to make personal care routines easier and more comfortable.

🎙️Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

04/30/2026

Lindsay says it best – your inner and outer worlds work together to create a dignified aging experience.

In this episode of , 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

Joy believes care starts with seeing the person, not just their condition.She would sit beside her client’s bed, read he...
04/29/2026

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.

Kathryn knows personal care is about more than routines. It’s about helping someone feel like themselves again.By slowin...
04/28/2026

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.

04/27/2026

"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

04/27/2026

“You want each person to enjoy their day, no matter what their challenges are.”

After more than 40 years advocating for individuals with disabilities and helping families keep loved ones at home, Marie thought she had retired for good. But she missed the connection. In 2020, she joined Home Instead — and families are so glad she did.

Marie learned to count in Japanese so she and her client could do physical therapy exercises together, cheering at the end and even playing balloon volleyball (their record is 54 volleys!). Families call her a “walking angel” for the calm, creativity, and gentle humor she brings to those living with dementia or Parkinson’s.

Through music, crafts, movement, and meaningful connection, Marie helps every day feel joyful, meaningful, and full of dignity.

Marie is one of our 2025 Care Pros of the Year. Learn more about her story and meet the rest of this year’s honorees: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

04/24/2026

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 , 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

We are all aging. At some point, everyone will experience changes that impact how we move, care for ourselves, or suppor...
04/24/2026

We are all aging. At some point, everyone will experience changes that impact how we move, care for ourselves, or support others. Having the right knowledge and tools can make that journey easier.

In this episode of , occupational therapist Lindsay DeLong shares practical ways to navigate those moments with confidence.

🎙️Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4sekftQ

We are always looking for CarePros to join our team. Apply today to make a difference tomorrow.
04/24/2026

We are always looking for CarePros to join our team. Apply today to make a difference tomorrow.

Happy Birthday, Alleine!
04/23/2026

Happy Birthday, Alleine!

04/22/2026

What if the goal in dementia care isn’t to correct, but to connect? 💜

In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn and Carmen Bowman share how validation means accepting your loved one’s reality, even when it’s rooted in the past.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://apple.co/4bPhJUN

Home Instead of the Finger Lakes area can provide much of what is needed for our aging loved ones to remain safe at home...
04/22/2026

Home Instead of the Finger Lakes area can provide much of what is needed for our aging loved ones to remain safe at home. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your family!

04/20/2026

“It’s really fantastic just to know that the work that I do counts.”

When Maureen joined Home Instead in 2019, advocacy and caregiving became her daily work. She has prevented choking incidents, caught a client mid-fall on a staircase, and sat through long, emotional afternoons with those facing Parkinson’s, dementia, or hospice. Families rely on her when situations feel overwhelming because she brings steadiness, practical skill, and a presence that helps people feel less alone.

Maureen is one of our 2025 Care Pros of the Year. Learn more about her story and meet the rest of this year’s honorees: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2

Meet the team behind the scenes. We may be a small office, but we make a big impact.
04/20/2026

Meet the team behind the scenes. We may be a small office, but we make a big impact.

Safety first is safety always
04/18/2026

Safety first is safety always

Happy Anniversary, Helena!
04/16/2026

Happy Anniversary, Helena!

Happy Anniversary, Genevieve!
04/12/2026

Happy Anniversary, Genevieve!

Milagros knows it’s often the smallest things that matter most.By bringing back familiar routines, like styling her hair...
04/06/2026

Milagros knows it’s often the smallest things that matter most.

By bringing back familiar routines, like styling her hair or baking cookies, she helps her clients reconnect with who they are. Those moments bring back confidence, joy, and something to look forward to.

If you’re looking for care that supports independence and helps your loved one feel like themselves again, learn more: https://www.homeinstead.com/c/makeup/

Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive.
04/06/2026

Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive.

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Devoted to providing the highest quality in home senior care, alzheimer’s, dementia care, companionship and more. Our dedicated CAREGivers specialize in light housekeeping, errands, supervision, companionship and other services that benefit our client and keep them in the home they know and love.