Happier at Home - Northeast, IA

11/20/2025

Caring for a parent or loved one can feel tender, emotional, and overwhelming.
You don’t have to navigate it on your own — we’re here to support you.

11/18/2025

Stop by to visit me at the Cedar Valley Community Health Fair at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in Waterloo Wednesday, November 19th from 10am-2pm!

11/18/2025

When families choose care, it’s not just about support. It’s about trust.
At Happier at Home, our caregivers arrive not only to assist, but to soften the day.
They listen. They adapt. They move at the pace of your loved one’s life.
With time, the routine becomes relationship, and care begins to feel like home.

11/17/2025

Happy 101st birthday to our dear Vonnie! It is a joy to help care for you!

11/14/2025

Caregiving is more than a task — it’s a relationship built on trust, patience, and genuine care.
To every caregiver who shows up with heart each day: Thank you. 💜
We see you. We appreciate you.

11/10/2025

Caring for a loved one at home can feel overwhelming at times.
If you’re looking for ways to make daily routines feel easier, safer, and more connected — check out these best practices for supporting seniors at home: https://bit.ly/4p3VVtD

11/07/2025

Because with the right care, life doesn’t stop.
It keeps going — with comfort, joy, and connection.

If your loved one wants to stay at home, we’re here to make that possible with care that supports dignity and independence.

Share this with someone who needs a reminder that help is available.

11/05/2025

Our NEI3A is full of resources and support for every step of the journey caring for your loved ones. The support groups they host are amazing, and I highly encourage everyone to check them out!!

💙 Supporting You on Your Caregiver Journey 💙

Being a family caregiver can be both rewarding and stressful — but you don’t have to do it alone. NEI3A is here to help! Connect with our caregiver professionals and other caregivers to share experiences, find encouragement, and learn about local resources through one of our support group options:

🖥️ Attend Virtually
Join us every Monday from 2:00–3:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Find the link on our website ➡️ www.nei3a.org/our-services/caregiver-resources

🏠 Meet In Person
📍 Decorah: 3rd Monday | 10:00–11:00 a.m.
NEI3A Regional Office, 915 Short St., Ste. 169
Contact Kelly Kuennen at 563-277-6024

📍 Dubuque: Last Monday | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
NEI3A Office, 2728 Asbury Rd.
Contact Carol Hughey at 563-587-4983

📍 Elkader: 2nd Wednesday | 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Elkader Public Library, 130 N. Main St.
Contact Kelly Kuennen at 563-277-6024

🌼 Whether you join us online or in person, you’ll find understanding, support, and connection with others who truly get it.

11/03/2025

After losing her husband, she stopped spending time in the kitchen — until her Caregiver, Maria, came along.

Now, Thursday afternoons are filled with laughter, recipes, and the smell of fresh cookies again. 🍪

Who do you know that would be ?

10/30/2025

In this FOX Rochester segment, Debbie Marcello discusses simple strategies for maintaining cognitive vitality and protecting long-term brain function.

Because supporting the brain supports every part of life. 🧠

👉 Watch the full segment for more expert insights: https://youtu.be/h7Uv7x6dq-A?si=6Gdjn8aa3xhv3dE2

10/27/2025

Caring for a loved one through illness is never easy, but having a compassionate team by your side can change everything.

We’re honored to have helped this family ensure their dad felt safe, supported, and cared for at home.

10/25/2025

Great opportunity to show up for one of the communities we serve! Covering all of Northeast Iowa is a large area to serve, but as our office staff expands we will continue to get out and support community events all over Northeast Iowa!