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 […]
Health Literacy Highlighted in the Fall
October 21, 2019 by ·
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) […]
Fall Reminds Us to Help Prevent Falls in Seniors
September 30, 2019 by ·
As we embrace the autumn months, we at Great Care know first-hand the importance of preparing seniors for colder weather — especially preventing falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year, more than one in four older adults aged 65 and older will fall. Among older Americans, falls are the number […]
Avoid Dehydration as the Seasons Change
September 13, 2019 by ·
Dehydration may not be the first thought that crosses the mind when welcoming autumn. But surprisingly, Great Care has learned that the fall months can be a common time for people to become dehydrated, especially in the senior population. “Dehydration in older adults is common; sometimes this occurs because they drink less water so that they […]
National Eye Exam Month Focuses on Vision Health
August 16, 2019 by ·
The timeless metaphor that our eyes are the windows to the soul means so much more every August, during National Eye Exam Month. Our eyes play a major role in how we view the world, and how others can learn more about our health and well-being. As the school year begins each fall, Great Care […]
Healthy Snacks for Back-to-School
July 31, 2019 by ·
Great Care Home Health knows the importance of teaching kids at a young age to eat healthy. And with students already heading back to class, there’s no better time than now to treat the kids and grandkids to healthy snacks after school. Trail Mix 2.0 You’re never too young to practice heart-healthy lifestyles — such as […]
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 […]
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