Spring Into National Nutrition Month

Each March, Great Care in-home care services joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to celebrate National Nutrition Month. The annual campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “At Great Care, we encourage healthy diets and lifestyles as an important part of the aging process,” […]

Holiday Dishes to Boost Your Memory

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are four food types that boost memory: Vegetables, berries, omega-3 fatty acids, and walnuts. And since it’s the holidays, elder care services provider Great Care thought it would be the perfect time to share healthy recipes to nurture brain health. “The best menu for boosting memory and […]

Great Care Promotes National Nutrition Month

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, and Great Care supports making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “Evidence shows that making dietary and lifestyle changes can prevent diseases before they occur,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson Angel Planells. […]

Parenting a Parent: Nutrition Tips for Seniors

In March, Great Care and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrate National Nutrition Month. The month is the chance for seniors and their caregivers to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “During National Nutrition Month and beyond, make an effort to cut back […]