Health Literacy Month is all about making health information easier to comprehend, and the nation’s health care system simpler to navigate. Every October, Great Care in-home care services and Americans participate in literacy and awareness activities throughout the month to better understand health issues and decisions and disease prevention. According to the U.S. Dept. of […]
Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2019 by ·
October is synonymous with all that fall offers: Halloween, bonfires, pumpkins spice lattes, flannels and hay rides. What also comes to mind when we think of October at Great Care in-home care services is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease turns October pink. The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) […]
Plant-based Diets Boost Heart Health
August 29, 2019 by ·
Mom was right. Eating all your veggies does help you grow up to be strong — specifically in beating the odds against heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, diets higher in plant foods and lower in animal-based foods are linked to better heart heath. New research published in the […]
The Importance of Psoriasis Awareness
July 15, 2019 by ·
Each summer, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) recognizes Psoriasis Action Month. Great Care in-home care services joins in the health awareness campaign as a time to educate the public and dispel myths associated with the chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. […]
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
June 30, 2019 by ·
After a long month of rain and severe weather in Indiana, the summer sun is making its hot return. Great Care knows the summer heat can be fun for playing in the pool or getting active on the court, but when it comes to seniors, watching the weather is important. “When the temperature climbs above 90°F, […]
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 […]
Safety First in Severe Emergency Weather
May 31, 2019 by ·
Thunderstorms, lightning, hail, flooding, tornadoes … All severe weather that has had the Hoosier state on edge this spring. Great Care in-home care services is especially concerned for our senior population during severe weather, as safety and mobility can be compromised in many situations. According to the Department of Homeland Security, lightning is a leading cause of […]
April is National Donate Life Month
April 17, 2019 by ·
Each April, Donate Life America observes National Donate Life Month by encouraging Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. Great Care celebrates those who have saved lives through the gift of donation, and joins in sharing awareness of important local, regional and national activities this month. This year, the National Donate Life Month 2019 […]
Random Acts of Kindness for Seniors
February 19, 2019 by ·
In February, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week to inspire everyone to practice and spread kindness in their own lives. At Great Care, we encourage everyone to take a special focus on being kind to senior citizens, who could specifically benefit greatly by the simple act of kindness. Kindness ideas from […]
Avoiding Hypothermia for Seniors in Frigid Weather
January 30, 2019 by ·
Recently, the midwest has seen brutally cold, record-low temperatures and dangerous winter weather that has resulted in school and business closings, chill warnings, and, unfortunately, multiple fatalities. At Great Care, we’re especially aware of the dangers these historical polar vortex conditions present, especially when it comes to our seniors and caregivers braving the elements to help […]
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