At Great Care in-home care services, we embrace every day knowing they provide opportunities to learn something new. As caregivers, learning about health updates and issues that commonly affect older populations help us become better providers. November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, is the ideal time to learn more about this progressive disease with […]
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
November 1, 2019 by ·
At Great Care in-home care services, the month of November is especially poignant. Not only do we take the time to give thanks for our family of caregivers and the blessings they bring. We also join the Alzheimer’s Association in honoring the millions of family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. “We have […]
Go Purple in June for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June 20, 2019 by ·
Every June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month turns the world purple to promote awareness and education about Alzheimer’s and dementia. As a leader in in-home care services, Great Care joins in the conversation about the brain to share statistics showing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. “Everyone who has a brain is at […]
Ways to Start the New Year Fresh for Caregivers
January 1, 2019 by ·
Each and every new year, Great Care takes the opportunity to think about goals and resolutions that will help caregivers reach their fullest potential. In-home caregiving is an emotional experience, and approaching it with positivity, patience, and problem-solving solutions can make a difference in navigating each new day. Pat Riley once said, “If you have a positive […]
Holiday Dishes to Boost Your Memory
December 17, 2018 by ·
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 […]
Honor National Family Caregivers Month
November 19, 2018 by ·
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and Great Care joins the National Alliance for Caregiving in celebrating the selfless commitment of millions of Americans who care for loved ones. “This is a time to celebrate the contribution of those volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or managing a disability,” […]
Become a Champion for Alzheimer’s Research
July 31, 2018 by ·
More than 3 million cases of Alzheimer’s are diagnosed in the U.S. per year. So it’s quite possible you’ve been personally impacted by this devastating disease that Great Care works so compassionately to combat. If your experience with Alzheimer’s has motivated you to a calling of advocating for patients, and their families and caregivers, the […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November 13, 2017 by ·
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time when Great Care shines the light on the 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in the U.S. In support of this most-important cause, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people to “Go Purple with a Purpose,” wearing and displaying the organization’s signature color. And honor Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month by […]
Save the Date: Indy Walk to End Alzheimer’s
July 31, 2017 by ·
Great Care encourages Hoosiers to take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s this fall by joining in the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Indianapolis. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s, taking place this year in Indy on Saturday, Sept. 30, further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, […]
Parenting a Parent: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
February 24, 2017 by ·
Patience. It’s a virtue that Great Care caregivers use every day. By definition, patience means, “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” Those charged with the role of caregiver utilize patience in everything they do, especially when caring for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Caregivers also utilize […]
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