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 […]
Overcoming Senior Loneliness During the Holidays
November 30, 2018 by ·
As an in-home care services provider, Great Care understands the needs of seniors as the holidays get underway. Not only are there physical demands associated with adapting to the cold and ice, as well as winter health concerns. There’s also an emotional element to the holidays that can leave seniors feeling sad and lonely. “Some older […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Caregiving Help
October 31, 2018 by ·
At Great Care, we understand caregiving is one of the most important, and often toughest, jobs in the world. That’s one of the reasons our Care Compass customized services are so crucial to each and every family transitioning to in-home care for loved ones. “It’s a huge change in life, especially as parenting a parent becomes […]
Celebrate Autumn with Healthy Comfort Food
October 14, 2018 by ·
Sure, pumpkin spice is nice for fall-themed food and drink, but at Great Care we also think a healthy variety of comfort fruits and veggies is the way to go this autumn. Especially since these nutritious and delicious autumn produce favorites are in this harvest season: Apples Beets Brussels sprouts and cabbage Cranberries Persimmons Pomegranates […]
Women’s Health and Ovarian Cancer
September 14, 2018 by ·
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Great Care takes special time to help build awareness around this heartbreaking women’s health issue. It is estimated that ovarian cancer will be the cause of approximately 14,070 deaths in the U.S. this year alone. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer […]
Parenting a Parent: Caregiver Resources
August 31, 2018 by ·
As the need for caregivers increases in today’s aging society, Great Care understands the demand for resources to help them cope with this all-important, much-needed role. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. Of course that […]
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 […]
Spousal Caregiving Can Take Its Toll
July 20, 2018 by ·
At Great Care, we’re continually staying informed on the topic of caregiving. Recently, we learned of a new study that examined the effects of caregiving intensity and caregivers’ functional health over time among spouses who are also the primary caregivers. The National Institute on Aging estimates approximately 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for an older […]
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness in June
June 18, 2018 by ·
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Great Care is helping educate others on the disease that accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, most people with Alzeheimer’s disease, a progressive form of dementia, are diagnosed after age 65. If diagnosed before 65, the disease is generally referred to as early […]
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