At Great Care we know that the summers can be hot for our seniors. So there’s no easier way to cool down after a picnic or BBQ than with a healthy, no-bake dessert on the menu. From lemon bars to chocolate-and-peanut butter treats, no-bake desserts are as popular with the kids as the adults, and […]
Safe and Fun Fireworks for Seniors and Families
June 29, 2016 by ·
Many Great Care seniors and caregivers will be celebrating the Fourth of July this year with family, participating in the patriotic tradition of backyard fireworks. And they won’t be alone. “The number of Americans planning to use backyard fireworks this Fourth of July is expected to hit an all-time high,” says the National Council on […]
Seniors and Back Pain
June 17, 2016 by ·
Summer is a great time for Great Care seniors and their caregivers to get out and enjoy the outdoors. But sometimes outdoor activities such as gardening or walking on hard surfaces can cause back pain in seniors. Also, common health conditions that come with aging, including osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis, can flare up with increased […]
Men’s Health Month Focuses on Saving Lives
June 9, 2016 by ·
Each year, Great Care joins advocacy groups, doctors, businesses, and community partners in increasing outreach and wellness during Men’s Health Month. June is dedicated to awareness, prevention and education for boys and men. “As is women’s health, men’s health is a priority at Great Care,” says Great Care Founder and CEO Julie Sullivan. “But men’s […]
Senior Eye Care for Cataract Awareness Month
May 31, 2016 by ·
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and Great Care wants to help educate seniors and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment and recovery to prevent blindness. According to Prevent Blindness and a Prevent Blindness Vision Problems report, more than 22.3 million Americans have cataracts,. The condition is the leading cause of blindness among older adults in the U.S. Prevent […]
Parenting a Parent: Take Time to Laugh
May 13, 2016 by ·
Great Care knows mood plays a big part in the caregiving journey, and to be in a good one helps both the caregivers and the loved ones they help. “So for yourself and your care-receiver, try to see the humor in being a caregiver,” says the National Care Planning Council (NCPC), in “The Caregiver’s Handbook.” […]
Healthy, Home-cooked Meals to Make Mom Proud
May 6, 2016 by ·
With new trends in better aging focusing on healthy eating for seniors, including adding more fruits and vegetables to diets, comfort food like Mom used to make can be as good for you as she promised. Moms always know best. “Mom always told us to eat our fruits and veggies, and we think taking that […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Caregivers
April 30, 2016 by ·
We appreciate all those amazing moms here at Great Care, those wonderful women who take care of us and make sure all is well with the world. That’s especially true for those mothers who are also caregivers for their parents, grandparents or loved ones. And come May, Mother’s Day is always the perfect chance to show the […]
AARP Asks “What is Old?” in #DisruptAging Campaign
April 11, 2016 by ·
In its mission to help seniors turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, the nonprofit social welfare organization AARP has created a simple hashtag that tackles the age-old issue of ageism. In #DisruptAging, the AARP is showing that the way society thinks about aging is outdated. “Let’s change the stories we tell. Let’s change […]
5 Reasons Seniors Should Incorporate Prunes into their Diet
December 25, 2015 by ·
Elderly Care in Indianapolis, IN Prune juice is a well-known remedy for constipation. Due to its high fiber content and laxative properties, prune juice is so effective for this purpose that it has become a popular belief that this is all that prunes are good for. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Prunes […]
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