Located in Statesville, N.C., Home Instead is an independently owned and operated family network of locally owned franchise offices that provides a variety of services and programs for senior citizens. Established in 1994, the organization maintains offices throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Germany. It provides transportation services that are offered for medical appointments, as well as for visits to shopping centers, religious places, club meetings, events and concerts. Home Instead provides a range of personal services, including daily grooming, hygiene maintenance, medication reminders, light housekeeping and family respite care. The organization offers assistance for individuals who suffer from Alzheimer s disease. It provides various elderly companionship services.