You donât have to stop living after a stroke, especially not as a caregiver.
âItâs a very lonely existence⌠but you donât have to isolate. You just need to find a purpose each day.â
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 overnightâand the emotional reality that follows. From uncertainty and guilt to resilience and purpose, her story is a reminder that caregiver support isnât optionalâitâs essential.
If youâre caring for someone after a stroke, you are not alone. There is a community that understands and wants to support you.
đ§ Listen to the full episode: Life After a Stroke: Supporting the Caregiver wherever you get your podcasts.
#CaregiverSupport #StrokeRecovery #AgingInPlace #HomeInstead #Caregiving
"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. Link in bio to meet all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year. ⤴
#CareProOfTheYear #ThankACarePro #HomeInstead #CaregivingAppreciation
Caregiving can bring up lifeâs biggest questions.
In this episode of *Caregiver Chats*, Dr. Lakelyn and Dr. Aaron Blight explore how spirituality and small daily practices can help caregivers find strength, meaning, and support through difficult moments.
If youâve ever felt emotionally stretched in your caregiving journey, this one is for you.
đ§ Watch the full episode at the link in bio
#HomeInstead #Caregiving #CaregiverChatsPodcast
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and caregivers, this message is for you. đ In this clip, Dr. Lakelyn reminds us that your well-being matters just as much as the care you give. Take a breath. Youâre not alone, and you deserve support too.
đ§ Tune into Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts to join our community and find helpful resources for navigating care. #LinkInBio ⤴ď¸
Motherâs Day can hold so many emotions â and all of them are valid.
If youâre caring for others today, grieving, celebrating, or just doing your best to get through it, hereâs your reminder:
You deserve care too.
You deserve rest, kindness, and a little extra tenderness today.
Sending love to you, exactly where you are. đ
We asked Home Insteadâs gerontologist, Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger, what she thought about Bad Bunnyâs Met Gala lookâhereâs what she had to say. #BadBunny #MetGala #ProAging #gerontologist
Meet Eleanor, our first client. đ
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 legacyâsupporting moms, grandmothers, and loved ones with the same dedication and heart.
Hereâs 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 is joined by retired nurse and stroke caregiver Lana Wilhelm, who shares her deeply personal journey after her husband Rickâs severe stroke in 2021. Overnight, Lana went from bedside nurse to full-time caregiverânavigating 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 sheâs building community through Stroke Caregiver Connection and her two books
If youâre caring for someone after a stroke, or want to better understand the journey, this conversation offers honest insight and meaningful support.
Link in bio to watch the full episode. ⤴
#StrokeAwareness #CaregiverChats #Caregiving
Weâre thrilled to be heading to the Global Womenâs Health Forum event for @womensalzmovement this week! đ
If youâre attending, make sure to stop by Dr. Lakelyn Eichenbergerâs booth for âAsk the Gerontologistââyour chance to get real, expert answers to your caregiving and brain health questions. đ§
Whether youâre navigating Alzheimerâs, supporting a loved one, or just want to learn how to care smarter, Dr. Lakelyn is here for YOU. đđźââď¸
Come curious
Leave empowered
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We canât wait to connect, learn, and uplift this incredible community together. Will we see you there?
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#CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersAwareness #BrainHealth #AgingWell #CaregiverChatsPodcast
Caring for others is meaningful work, but it can also take a toll. This Mental Health Awareness Month, weâre reminding our Care Pros that your needs matter too. Take a moment to check in with yourself. You deserve care just as much as you give it. đ đ§ Tune into Caregiver Chats wherever you get your podcasts to join our community and find helpful resources for navigating care. #LinkInBio ⤴ď¸
"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 someoneâs 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.
Link in bio to check out all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year stories. ⤴
#CareProOfTheYear #ThankACarePro #HomeInstead #CaregivingAppreciation
Lindsay says it best â 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 to talk about personal care, independence, and practical ways you can age with dignity.
đ§ Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. ⤴
#HomeInstead #OccupationalTherapy #Caregiving #PersonalCare
